Denrele Edun has never been one to play it safe. For decades, the skinny-but-bigger-than-life entertainer, model, and media personality has lived life on his own terms.
He has served us loud fashion, unapologetic honesty, and no regard for societal boxes. Before anyone else, he has tagged himself ‘crazy,’ not caring what anyone else thinks.
Derenle Edun is the talk of the internet now that he has declared himself married to himself. Yes, he is the bride and the groom, choosing himself “TILL DEATH DIDN’T DO US PART” 
It’s not shocking to those who know him. Here are 8 other memorable moments where his talks about relationships, marriage, and his sexuality sent the internet into a frenzy.
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1. “I Plan to Adopt” and “I May Consider Marriage at 32”
In a 2009 interview with Modern Ghana, Denrele addressed the constant scrutiny about his style:
“Some people think I dress like this to attract attention, but I have always had attention from childhood. So you know when I am somewhere, you can pick me out of the crowd…”
He went further, shutting down marriage talks at the time: “No. I am not thinking of it (marriage) right now. I think I am more concerned about what I can make out of myself… I am still a hustler, and I plan to adopt kids because I love kids… Marriage is about commitment and tolerance. I may consider marriage probably when I am 32.”
This early interview cemented Denrele’s image as someone who was always extra. His honesty about wanting to adopt kids and needing a partner who could “go to the salon together” sparked endless debates about identity, gender norms, and relationships.
2. Heartfelt 2013 Tribute to Goldie Harvey
After the tragic passing of his close friend and colleague Goldie Harvey in 2013, Denrele penned an emotional tribute referring to her as his soulmate.
This raw display of platonic love and grief humanized Denrele and reminded everyone of his deep capacity for affection. It blew up again in 2022 when he mentioned during an interview with NeeCee Boss TV that he shared a few intimate moments with her while she was alive, even though she was married. After seeing that Netizens misunderstood this statement, he clarified it, saying he was referring to shared secrets and a deep personal bond, not necessarily a sexual relationship.
3. “I’m Getting Married Soon”
In 2016, at age 33, Denrele revealed that he was eager to get married, reaffirming plans he had announced to Punch the previous year.
Addressing reports that never materialised, he insisted the wedding plans were genuine and not a publicity stunt. He said he had intended to keep the ceremony private until details leaked, generating intense media attention.
Denrele also disclosed, in a post by Daily Post that his fiancée was not in the entertainment industry and maintained that marriage would not change his personality or career.
“Relationship is all about communication, if anyone tries to change who I am, I would send the person back to her family house and collect my bride price back. It cannot happen because at the end of the day, we would be hungry at home and start looking at ourselves,” he added.
Despite his assurances, the wedding never took place.
4. 2020 Baby Daddy Revelation
By 2020, Denrele told the New Telegraph he was open to a different kind of family:
“If possible, I’ll just want to be a baby daddy. I’ll just tell the lady to give me the baby and go and enjoy herself. I will take it from there. I don’t mind being a baby daddy. I will be one of the best father figures in the world. The child will not remember he or she has a mother.”
He admitted he had stopped searching for a partner: “I am not even searching anymore… I am single and not ready to mingle.”
This one had people divided. Some praised his honesty about wanting fatherhood without traditional marriage, while others called it unconventional. Classic Denrele style.
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5. “I Dated a Man” & Becoming His Own Sugar Daddy
In 2021, Denrele openly revealed in a post by Daily Post that he had dated a man and described it as “the worst decision I ever made.”
“I have not been in too many relationships, which is why I am always very skeptical about getting into them. So one day I said to myself, maybe the girls do not have anything to offer me, and then I had quite a bit of male attention, so I said, let me just give somebody a chance. That was the worst decision of my life.”
He then declared:
“From then on, I have said I am my own sugar daddy. I have a strong masculine side designed to take care of my feminine side.”
This confession fueled massive conversations about sexuality, fluidity, and self-love in Nigeria and beyond.
6. Pre-40th Birthday: “I Am Dating Myself”
Still in 2021, ahead of turning 40, Denrele doubled down:
“I am dating myself and not interested in marriage…I am not interested in the institution called marriage. I can say this because I am in control of my decisions. I set my principles, follow my guiding philosophies, and do only what I want to do. I have not been lucky with love. I give out a lot of love, but I do not get the same measure back.”
He also shared in the same post by P.M News that he once loved a woman so much he was ready to quit entertainment for her, but ultimately found peace in breaking generational poverty for his family.
His vulnerability about unreciprocated love and rejecting societal pressure resonated with many, even as critics fixated on the sexuality questions.
7. Setting the Record Straight on Cross-Dressing (2022)
In a Lunch Date with Vanguard interview, Denrele pushed back against comparisons with other personalities. Denrele stated that he has been a major influence in fashion since 2005 and has played a significant role in the success of numerous Nigerian artistes from his generation to the present day.
“You can’t rubbish the portfolio of work of someone who has been acting, modeling, and revolutionising the red carpet culture in Nigeria.”
He traced his fashion roots to rock songs, his father’s DJ collection, and Boney M. He further emphasised that his style is quirky and unconventional, not cross-dressing.
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8. 2023 International Women’s Day – “As Man I Fine, As Woman I Fine”
Celebrating International Women’s Day in 2023, Denrele posted glamorous photos and declared himself a strong woman:
“To all the strong women outchea: May we know them. May we be them. May we raise them… As Man I fine, as Woman I fine…. Na Androgynous I do, I no kee person!”
He credited his mother (Mama Rele) as his biggest inspiration.
The post perfectly captured Denrele’s androgynous brand and celebration of fluidity. It earned him both praise for empowerment and the usual mix of admiration and criticism.
9. 2025 Clapback: “GAY as in Gorgeous And Young”
When Twitter user @BigTarantino asked, “Sorry, but is Denrele gay?”, Denrele replied with his witty signature:
“GAY as in Gorgeous.And.Young, Graceful.And.Youthful? Or best, Good. As.You?”
“Who you go to bed AS is different from who you go to bed WITH! So to answer your question, I’ll plainly leave it outchea; I’m a Sexual Outlaw who’s BI your side!”
This playful, defiant response broke timelines and became a template for clever comebacks. Many got further confused about what his sexuality was, but Denrele remained unbothered.
Denrele’s recent declaration of his marriage to himself comes months after he opened up about his struggles with love.
Speaking on The Morayo Show in January, he said that despite having a lot of love to give, his relationships have rarely worked out as he hoped. According to him, his efforts, commitment, and clarity were often met with excuses, confusion, and a lack of reciprocity from partners.
As a result, he said he had chosen to focus on loving himself instead. Denrele maintained that he is not responsible for his relationship disappointments, describing himself as “the easiest person to love.”
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