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A student of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Chisom has revealed she is an intersex and will no longer live in hiding.
Intersex is a term used for a variety of conditions in which a person is born with a reproductive or sexual anatomy that doesn’t seem to fit the typical definitions of female or male.
Chisom, a DJ, decided to reveal her status after Tee Nsofor revealed her status on twitter few days before.
I remember the night I found out I was an intersex person.
Chromosomal, gonadal, and hormonal, I was neither female nor male even though my physical genitalia were female-passing.
I cried and cried because I wanted to be normal so much.
Well, this is me coming out. pic.twitter.com/sHSihUtFoz— Tee Nsofor (@tillytate20) April 3, 2019
“Intersex are real. We are real and we are no more hiding,” Chisoma said, noting that their status is as a result of nature and not because they are deformed.
“And anybody that is asking stupid questions, ‘do they have dick, do they have this one? Then, I’ll just advise you to pray to God so God will give you a child that’s an intersex, maybe you’ll now see for yourself how intersex looks like,” she said in a video.
Nigerians react
Following Tee Nwofor’s revelation on twitter, many Nigerians have commended her strength, assuring her she’s perfect irrespective of her difference.
Your openness is so, so powerful. Thank you for sharing this part of your story; you have almost certainly liberated many other people by choosing to do this. We see you, we’re thankful for you❤️❤️
— OluTimehin Adegbeye🌈 (@OhTimehin) April 4, 2019
You probably already figured it out, but I just want to emphasize that you are amazing, your existence is as valid as anyone else’s, and there is nothing abnormal about you.
Kudos to you on your coming out.
— Zi (@Ziziian) April 3, 2019
You are so brave. When I think of the things I cannot still say behind an anon account, wow. You are brave. Thanks for sharing
— Rafiki (@zzyzx91) April 3, 2019
I just learn something today….thank you for the education.
I once had a friend we were young then and I could not understand.I wonder where my friend is
— simphiwe zalekile (@S_KaZalekile) April 4, 2019
Is normal, but I hope it will not affect your reproductive system, if it may, we shall willingly contribute to medical expenses if needed.
Intersex is natural & is not something someone will face stigma in Africa, only transgender (artificial)that is not worth associating with.
— Tycoon (@A_S_Mailafiya) April 4, 2019
hey 👋🏼👋🏼 takes a lot of courage to come out, and I hope you have found healing through this process. You’re community is here for you, welcome ✨
— amanda saenz (@a_signs717) April 4, 2019
I’m happy that you have gotten to this level that you’re able to talk about your experience on this space!you’re brave and you’re loved 💕
— Bunmibee (@IamBunmibee) April 4, 2019
I actually had to google the meaning of ‘intersex’. I won’t commend you for coming out as you say, because it a cause of nature. I will just say live you life with no thought of what ‘we’ think but how it pleases you and your maker!
— Tunde (@tundealone) April 3, 2019
Incredible. I love how nature throws twists and turns in our belief of norms. Thank you for sharing! Wear it with pride, you are rare and beautiful ❤
— Meena (@aurouse) April 5, 2019
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Fadairo Esther Ojo
April 14, 2019 at 5:04 pm
Is it dsame thing with being an hermaphrodite?
Princess Faith Francees Galadima
April 14, 2019 at 7:01 pm
They are called haemophrodites not intersex.
Patricia Idisi Ejomeriona
April 14, 2019 at 7:58 pm
In the beginning He made them male and female. Pls if you neither of these then what are you???.
Abimbola Olalekan
April 14, 2019 at 8:31 pm
Patricia Idisi Ejomeriona this is so harsh, instead of asking can’t you google it? You should even commend her for speaking up
Patricia Idisi Ejomeriona
April 14, 2019 at 8:33 pm
Abimbola Olalekan I have asked. Look at the comment again
Patricia Idisi Ejomeriona
April 14, 2019 at 8:35 pm
Abimbola Olalekan I asked cos I don’t know. I know just male or female. Let her tell us what else
Henry Tune
April 14, 2019 at 8:41 pm
That’s to show you that beginning story is pure lies
Chizo Joy NwaChiada
April 14, 2019 at 9:14 pm
Patricia Idisi Ejomeriona. If u dont have ot never seen such person keep quiet and ask. Its not all about guy and lesbien. Its called CAH. Congenital Adrenal hyperplasia.
Adaku Chibuzor
April 15, 2019 at 3:51 am
Complications during pregnancy.
Mutation I guess
Chizo Joy NwaChiada
April 15, 2019 at 4:28 am
Adaku Chibuzor Not. Its called Congenital Adrenal hyperplasia. Male and female joined together
Patricia Idisi Ejomeriona
April 15, 2019 at 8:26 am
Chizo Joy NwaChiada Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is a group of rare inherited autosomal recessive disorders characterized by a deficiency of one of the enzymes needed to make specific hormones.
Patricia Idisi Ejomeriona
April 15, 2019 at 8:27 am
Chizo Joy NwaChiada Let me brush aside “your keep quite” part of your statement
Fidelis Glow
April 14, 2019 at 8:35 pm
I still don’t understand what this intersex is
Paradise Umukoro Owhoro
April 14, 2019 at 8:39 pm
It’s when someone has both sex organs
Paradise Umukoro Owhoro
April 14, 2019 at 8:42 pm
They are neither fit to be called male or female as they possess both characteristics
Ogonnaya Ibeogu Amamasi
April 14, 2019 at 9:05 pm
Not necessarily both characteristics but their organs are not clearly defined.
Chizo Joy NwaChiada
April 14, 2019 at 9:15 pm
Fidelis Glow Its called Congential Adrenal Hyperplasia
Olori Omobolanle
April 14, 2019 at 10:11 pm
Check Google for picture clarification. I was confused too when I read it but i was able to understand with the help of Google.
Cindy Blaise
April 15, 2019 at 8:47 am
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/congenital-adrenal-hyperplasia/symptoms-causes/syc-20355205
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic
Fidelis Glow
April 15, 2019 at 12:21 pm
Thank you guys. I understand now
Kofoworola-Akinbohun Olubunmi Gladys
April 15, 2019 at 2:05 pm
I just read it on google too
Zainab Garpiya Yahaya
April 14, 2019 at 8:39 pm
we used to hear of hemophrodites having both male and female sex organs.
Nkechi Anaba
April 15, 2019 at 8:34 am
It’s well,God made everything perfect. He loves you too
Shalom Ogbonnaya
April 15, 2019 at 1:33 pm
Its well o
Goodnews Tovia Abodike
April 15, 2019 at 2:15 pm
It’s good to embrace who you are,i believe they are for a purpose. God is Great