Throwback video of late Abuja Area Mama narrating his life struggles before his death goes viral

A throwback video of the late crossdresser Abuja Area Mama, who tragically passed away, has resurfaced and is currently trending online.

The video, which has swiftly gone viral on social media, reveals Area Mama’s experiences as a sex worker prior to his tragic death.

The crossdresser’s passing was reported early Thursday, August 8. Reports indicate that Area Mama was murdered in the capital city, Abuja, by unknown assailants.

The circumstances of his death have shocked many, further drawing attention to the content of the newly surfaced video.

In the video, Area Mama discusses his profession, sharing that he often faced disappointment from clients who were surprised to discover he was a man.

He recounted instances where clients, dissatisfied with his gender, would refuse to engage his services and eject him from their homes at night.

Those who did proceed without questioning his gender sometimes subjected him to physical abuse. The video has elicited a range of reactions from the public.

Netizens Reactions…

@ourceleb1: “So sad. Who knows if one of the customer he deceit kill him.”

@Flowfy02 said: “No one has the right to take another persons life there is no turning around with this . No one.”

@BisiEgwuatu said: “If Nigeria was a sane society, you should be arrested. If the gay community is not made of slaves like you, they should have tracked vermin like you down, and given you the same treatment you are happy that Area Mama got.”

@djkentsounds said: “He came out publicly to say this and he was still roaming about the streets of Nigeria freely. The 14 years jail term is actually a joke.”

@maestroroy said: “But hold on, this interview happened in this same Nigeria and he wasn’t arrested ?”

@EfeturiJnr said: “Even Bobrisky was not this direct.”

@360hustle01 said: “RIP to him but how was he able to deceive some men who were already into the act and didnt stop and some who stopped midway ? So many questions ooo.Aah aah” 

See below;

After all this una still Dey feel bad for am? Not justifying killing but everyone should know where to draw the line this is Nigeria such act is not acceptable, I hope the rest will learn
Abuja area Mama pic.twitter.com/i8IhZlf4Qg

— Theonlypaulmolly 🦅 (@Theonlypog217) August 8, 2024