In our previous post, we shared a comprehensive list of the top 5 Kenyan celebrities living with HIV. Today, we share with you a list of the 5 popular Nigerian celebs or celebrities (including actors and actresses) in Nigeria who are living with HIV/AIDS.
First of all, the initial case of HIV in Nigeria was diagnosed in the year 1985. Later on, it was officially confirmed in 1986 in Lagos having infected a 13-year-old female s3x worker.
Currently, the main cause of HIV in Nigeria unprotected or unsafe intercourse with infected individuals. However, the Nigerian government and several NGOs are doing their best to educate and sensitize the public on the importance of protection.
Nigerian actress living with HIV
Cossy Orjiakor is a Nigerian actress living with HIV/ AIDs. Cossy is an actress who is assumed to have been infected by rich men including diplomats in Nigeria.
Before we jump to the list of the top 5 Nigerian celebrities with HIV, it’s good to know that 1st December is World AIDS Day.
In summary, below is a list of the 5 celebs in Nigeria who are living with HIV/AIDS.
List of Nigerian celebrities with HIV Aids
- Hanks Anuku. Hanks Anuku is a Nollywood actor who revealed that he’s HIV positive in an interview with Citi FM, Ghana. Above all, Hanks Anuku admitted to sleeping with over 80 women in Ghana as life was full of fun in Ghana, Zambia, as well as Nigeria.
- Adebisi Alimi. Adebisi is also a Nigerian actor who is thought to be infected by HIV having practiced gay activities.
- Cossy Orjiakor. Cossy Orjiakor is a Nigerian actress thought to be HIV positive however, she dismissed the rumors as a prey of the same.
- Ngozi Nwosu. Ngozi Nwosu is a Nollywood actress who is also living with an HIV infection. This is according to a Nigerian blog naijweb.ng that published the news. And finally on the list of Nigerian celebrities with HIV/Aids,
- Dayo Amusa.
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