I Was Labelled Malnourished, HIV Patient – Denrele Edun

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I Was Labelled Malnourished, HIV Patient – Denrele Edun

Popular media personality Denrele Edun has revealed that people spread rumour that he was HIV positive.

According to the star, many even ridiculed and body shamed him with the wrongest choice of words.

He stated this in a social media post while recalling his encounter with the wife of a famous DJ.

Speaking on the DJ’s wife saga, Denrele Edun recounted the distressing encounter where his designer was forbidden from styling him and from allowing him to come near her children because she believed he had HIV, noting how the media personality at the time looked skinny and she assumed he had a disease.

Following his interview at Arise News, he penned a note to self, noting how he has been labeled several names such as Malnourished, HIV positive and he is happy with his new weight and how far he has come.

He wrote: “Denrele, you’re a SAFE SPACE. A place that’s practically non-existent in this cràzy industry of ours, but you represent that and MORE”, @kachioffiah said to me whilst on the Arise 360 Live Show yesterday.

“Kachi is just the Iceberg destroying all Titanics! With a good Ear, refinement, and a degree of Performance perfection that is enviable, she sure made my time on @arisenewsofficial @arisetvafrica worth every second!

“Now, everyone look at ME! I’m adding WEIGHT and it’s so beautiful to see!

For the past 4 Decades, I’ve been Skinny and sometimes labeled Anorexic, Malnourished, and even HIV Positive!

“Yes, you read the last part well. One famous DJ’s wife (at the time) told my favorite Designer not to style me in any outfits anymore or even allow me to touch her kids as it was evident I had HIV;

“Can’t you see how Skinny he is? He looks so Diseased”, the jobless wife spluttered in a voice note. I listened and smiled.

“So here’s to adding WEIGHT in all the right places; My 27-inch waist is now 30!

Who knew this day would ever come?

“Gotta do something about my neck though…E don full! P.S: Come May 2024, I shalt be marking 30 Years in the Showbiz Industry. 3 UNFUCKWITABLE DECADES!

“I DON TEYYYYYYYY OOOOOOO! I’m truly a Story waiting to be told! Started in 1993 but professionally got my major break in 1994! This time, I’m going HARD on Celebrating myself! Prepare to be sick of ME!

“And to all the youngsters outchea seeking direction, now is the time; DENRELE has something in store for everyone!

“Special thanks to @latashalagos for dragging me outta my Dental Appointment for this interview. Who could tell I was in severe pain whilst doing this chit-chat?

NADA! Cos Denrele Culturally Appropri-ATE!”.