Ayomide, the chef who recently came out as gay and introduced his partner to the world, has explained why he risked it all to come out.

Chef Ayo said he came out “to eradicate the threat” in the gay community. He added that members of the LGBTQ community have every right to live freely because they pay taxes and contribute to society.

He said he doesn’t care if coming out will tarnish his image or lead to his arrest.