James Brown with the real name as James Obialor is a Nigerian internet sensation, dancer, content creator and brand influencer. He came to prominence as a cross dresser while also being controversial online.
He is also compared with the internet personality Bobrisky.
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Quick Facts | |
Real Name: | James Obialor |
Date of Birth: | February 22, 2000 |
Birth Place: | Lagos State |
Nationality: | Nigerian |
Occupation: | Content Creator, Internet personality |
Net Worth: | $300,000 |
Early Life
James Brown was born on February 22, 2000 in Lagos State part of Nigeria. He grew up in Mushin part of Lagos.
Although, he can speak the Yoruba language fluently, James hails from the Southeastern part of the country and of Igbo tribe to be precise.
Career
James Brown came to prominence after a viral video had surfaced online where he used the phrase “They did not caught me”.
However, his grammatical blunder had made him more popular on the social media platforms.
He also released his first single “Hey Durlings” in 2021.
James Brown has been compared to Bobrisky, another Nigerian cross dresser who is well known for his controversial way of life.
He has features in Nollywood movies and skits online. James has been used for different memes on the video sharing platform, Tik Tok.
Controversies
James Brown was arrested in 2018 alongside 46 others for being allegedly gay and spent one month at the Ikoyi correctional facility. The case was later dismissed by the court.
However, James had denied being gay and made mention that he is just a dancer.
Personal Life
James Brown has made his relationship public even though he showcased different men on his Instagram page.
He is often seen with Tobi (TobiTheCreator), a model, actor and television personality.
Net Worth
James Brown makes money from YouTube, blog post promotion on songs, videos and products and from other endorsement deals. He has an estimated net worth of $300,000.
Social Media
- Instagram: @wf_jamesbrown
- Twitter: @wf_jamesbrown