A Nigerian photographer, identified as Chika Michael Ekezie has opened up about his past, sharing that he had unprotected sex with over 400 women despite living with HIV.
Chika, in a recent episode of Doyin’s Corner, narrated how he discovered that he was HIV positive while working at a photography studio in Kano.
According to the young man, he had been promiscuous from a young age, having sex with approximately 1,000 women.
He further admitted that he would often pay women for unprotected sex, citing a lack of pleasure from protected sex.
He added that he would visit churches, including House on the Rock, and deceive members into believing he had ailments such as Asthma, Arthritis, and HIV before his diagnosis.
He said he would use his eloquence to gain the trust of church members, who would then provide him with financial assistance.
He said, “I got into photography with a renowned photographer in Nigeria. And I was posted to Kano. And because I was promiscuous, I started having sex with anybody I saw. It was cheap there. I spent five months in Kano. Obalende was my home. I was not gaining pleasure from protected sex.
“I was always paying more for unprotected sex. N700 to have sex and N300 for room. I offer to pay N200 more or drink to have unprotected sex. I started falling sick. I started having a fever and diarrhea.
“And at a point, I broke down totally and was admitted to the hospital. People that were working with me advised that I go for a test. I was given money and I was directed to the counsellor’s office.
“I did not have a problem with having HIV. When I was lying in church at the time. I will deliberately not take my bath for two months because I want to look dirty. I was not upset and just said ‘Oh finally’. I started feeling upset when the stigmatisation started on that same day. I was sent away from the company.”
Chika said after his diagnosis, he continued to have unprotected sex, citing depression and a lack of pleasure from protected sex.
He said at some point, he attempted suicide, which was widely reported in the media.
“I actually continued having sex with people. Most times, because I do not enjoy sex with protection. I had more with HIV because I was depressed. I am out here to create awareness for people,” he said.
“When you are depressed it kills your conscience. I had sex for seven years unprotected.
“The total number of ladies I have had sex can be a thousand. But in those seven years, I could say more than 400. I started having sex very early.
“I attempted suicide and it was carried by all the blogs. And from there life changed.”