In a startling turn of events, Eniola, the physically challenged hawker who garnered attention for receiving support from skit maker Brain Jotter, has revealed his true identity as a man. Brain Jotter initially assisted Eniola with N400,000 for his makeup business after encountering him hawking on the streets of Lagos. However, a subsequent blog post exposed Eniola, also known as Sultan, as a man disguising himself as a woman to deceive people for financial help.
In an exclusive interview with TheCable Lifestyle, Eniola confirmed his gender and shared the harrowing experiences that led to his decision to dress as a woman. Born disabled and abused by his family, including disownment by his mother, Eniola sought refuge in makeup artistry after facing challenges with his bead business. The disguise, he explained, was a means to escape recognition and abuse from his family. Despite the controversies, Eniola remains resilient in pursuing his makeup business, emphasizing the hardships and discrimination he faced. The revelation opens a window into the complexities of survival, identity, and societal expectations for the physically challenged hawker.
