Celebrity makeup artist Black Koko has sparked conversation online after speaking candidly about the stigma feminine men face and the double standards that exist behind closed doors.
In an emotional account during Clarity Zone Podcast, Black Koko recalled being verbally attacked and humiliated by people in his community simply for being feminine. According to him, many young feminine boys are routinely bullied, labelled “bad eggs,” or treated as if they are possessed, even though they’ve done nothing wrong.
He also alleged that the same people who mock and condemn feminine boys in public often seek them out in private, taking advantage of them or associating with them secretly.
Drawing from his years working behind the scenes in the entertainment industry, Black Koko claimed he has encountered several well-known figures at private gatherings who publicly present a completely different image.
“I got tired of pretending,” he said, explaining that choosing to live in his truth came after seeing how many people hide publicly while living differently in private.