Angel Smith Breaks Silence on Viral Video and LGBTQ Rumors: “I Love the Girls… Up Rainbow Abeg”

 

Reality TV star and former Big Brother Naija housemate, Angel Smith, has taken to social media to confront swirling rumors about her sexuality and an alleged same-sex relationship, following the emergence of a video showing her in an intimate moment with a female companion.

The video, which quickly made rounds across various online platforms, captured Angel in visibly affectionate exchanges with an unidentified woman. One of the most discussed clips shows the pair sharing what appears to be a kiss while partying at a club. The footage prompted an explosion of speculation, criticism, and commentary from fans and online spectators, many of whom questioned the nature of her relationship with the woman in the video.

Rather than allow the gossip to brew uncontested, Angel chose to address the matter directly on Snapchat. In a series of candid posts, the outspoken personality made it clear that she’s unfazed by the public’s reaction. According to her, there’s nothing scandalous or shameful about what was seen in the video—because she posted it herself.

“Mind you, THIS is my life,” she wrote defiantly. “You people did not come upon some secret thing. I posted it MYSELF.”

Her message carried a tone of empowerment and resistance to societal expectations, especially in a country where conversations around LGBTQ+ identities remain heavily stigmatized. While some tried to weaponize the term “lesbian” against her, Angel made it plain that such labels are neither insulting nor surprising to her.

“Nigerians discover that other people don't share the same politics as them and then lose their minds,” she noted. “Like wow, calling me a lesbian is not the gag you think it is nor is it an insult.”

Angel didn’t stop at defending her own choices—she pivoted to a broader critique of the moralism and hypocrisy she sees in Nigerian society, particularly among self-professed religious individuals. Highlighting the selectivity in public outrage, she asked pointedly why people believe some “sins” are more condemnable than others.

“I'm sure you just lied yesterday or even just this last minute... you really think if you were to die today and a g@y person also died, God will exempt you from hell because your own sin is small?”

This sharp commentary sparked further dialogue online, especially as she continued to call out the disconnect between religious teachings and the attitudes of many believers.

“For a Christian nation, you all are so unchristlike because the Jesus I know was friends with people society deemed unworthy,” she wrote, referencing biblical values of love and inclusion.

Her closing statement was nothing short of a declaration. While many celebrities might shrink from public scrutiny or try to deflect controversy, Angel took the opposite route, choosing to publicly affirm her support for the LGBTQ+ community.

“I love the g@ys and I love the girls… Up rainbow abeg,” she concluded, making her stance crystal clear.

Angel’s response has been met with mixed reactions. While many fans and LGBTQ+ advocates praised her courage and openness, others continue to criticize her for what they perceive as moral transgressions. Still, her unapologetic stance is sure to add new layers to the ongoing conversation around identity, freedom, and expression in Nigeria's evolving pop culture landscape.

This moment marks not just another celebrity headline, but a cultural flashpoint—an opportunity for society to reflect on tolerance, the meaning of personal freedom, and the limits of public judgment in the digital age. Angel Smith, once known merely for her time in the Big Brother Naija house, may now be remembered as a voice that refused to be silenced.