Nigeria, April 25 -- Uzor Arukwe, a Nollywood actor, has recently responded to speculations around his sexuality.

In an interview with Chef Ify, he shares

his initial reaction when he first heard the rumour.

"They said that I was gay, and that shocked me to my balls. I was excited, too. I heard that when they start saying those kinds of things, you will blow (famous), so I thought, 'this must be it'."

His response highlights the ease at which he lives life and his ability to find humour in straining situations.

While he addressed the rumour, Uzor expressed his support for the LGBTQ+ community:

"So, I have a lot of gay friends; they are my people, and I know their sexuality. And I love them to death. I have nothing against them whats...