James Brown Nigeria Biography: Early Life, Career, Personal Life and Net Worth

James Chukwueze Obialor (born 22 February 1999), often known as James Brown, is a Nigerian internet personality and content creator who belongs to the LGBTQ community in Nigeria. James Brown’s became popular in Nigeria in 2018 when a viral video propelled him to popularity.

This video gave birth to the now-iconic Nigerian slogan, “They didn’t catch me,” in response to his encounter with Nigerian police. His subsequent arrest, along with others, for homosexuality resulted in a month in the Ikoyi Correctional Facility.

However, the story took a turn when a court dismissed the case against them, allowing James Brown to return to the world free.

James Brown Nigeria Biography

James Chukwueze Obialor was born on February 22, 1999, in Lagos, Nigeria’s bustling Mushin neighbourhood. Despite his Igbo origin, he can speak fluently in Yoruba. Gracious Brown, whose real name is Gracious Obialor, is the well-known sister of James Brown, a notable Nigerian cross-dresser, and traces his heritage back to Imo State, Nigeria.

James Brown had his primary and secondary school in Nigeria and proceeded to a British University for his tertiary studies but dropped out because of funds.

Career

In 2018, James Brown rose to prominence with a video that quickly went viral. His voice boomed with the indelible words, “They didn’t catch me,” a defiant retort to an encounter with the authorities.

This incident resulted into series of accusations of homosexuality, which resulted in a month-long confinement at the Ikoyi Correctional Facility. However, the scales of justice tipped in his favour, and the 46 accusations filed against James Brown and his associates were eventually withdrawn.

Among the chapters of his life, James Brown’s story took an unexpected turn when he proudly declared that he had been living with HIV since childhood. However, as time passed, the proclamation was shown to be nothing more than a lie, a desperate attempt to avoid arrest. Beyond music, James Brown’s presence was felt in an HBO documentary, leaving his imprint on the world of entertainment.

In his career, one figure stood out among his relationships which is Bobrisky.

Bobrisky is James Brown’s godmother and both shared a tight bond. However, a tempest built in 2021 when social media platforms erupted with James’ concern, exposing purported threats to his life by Bobrisky.

This disagreement also brought to light claims of content appropriation, putting doubt on their once-friendly relationship. In addition to his musical and acting career, he released the single Hey Dulings in 2021.

Beyond that, James Brown gladly wore the title of brand ambassador for firms such as Gidi Fashion.

Personal Life

James Brown is currently not in a romantic relationship and is not married. However, he routinely features his male partners on his social media timeline. Despite not being committed to anyone, he is proud and open about his relationships with other men.

James Brown has a rocky relationship with his mother. He claims she showed regret after giving birth to him and hasn’t been in his life for almost ten years. Even though his mother is still alive, the cross-dresser considers her dead because she did not raise him.

James Brown Net Worth

James Brown, a Nigerian internet sensation, has an estimated net worth of $200,000 to $400,000. His riches are linked to a variety of sources, including sponsorship deals and social media activity.

Social Media

Instagram: @wf_jamesbrown