I idolised a Nigerian politician and almost lost myself

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Tunrayo* talks about working with a politician she'd been obsessed with since childhood, abandoning her family, enduring abuse, and almost losing her identity and life to her work. Here’s a snippet: “My obsession grew to commenting on all her social media posts and fighting everyone with anything negative to say in the comments. I followed every single thing she did. I started calling myself a “Biodunist” and began wearing red lipstick because she always wore it. Her picture became my wallpaper on everything I owned, and she was also my display picture on all my social media accounts—the love was that deep. It was politics that finally brought me the opportunity to meet her….” [Continue reading here](=.FuxyTDCBntJpgsQJD_GhtRbq8gqm71mnHtDUBQXECss) =.N_vVk5-4a3-9eQTgjtS9xUBWdPu-6nryoCB8AuF7Atc The "What Men Want" stage play is happening this weekend! Enjoy an epic satirical stage play, spontaneous humour and spectacular giveaways. 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