Popular Nigerian lesbian, Amara has hit out at critics who have threatened to call authorities on her following her recent post on social media.

In the viral post, Amara was seen engaging in a sexual act with an unidentified woman.

Reacting, she said that "her people" will burn Nigeria to the ground should anything happen to her.

In another photo she shared of herself, she captioned the post, 'lesbianing and loving'.

Nigeria does not allow or recognize LGBT rights. Also, same-sex marriage is illegal in the country. In the 12 Northern States, the maximum punishment adopted by Shari'a law is death by stoning.

"see bah!!!! if you ever look for me. My lovers. if you ever look for me! Do not be quiet. Do not be fucking quiet!" She wrote on Saturday.

"For everyone tagging Nigerian police to my posts. my people will burn down Nigeria. to the fucking ground. Let them look for me first" she added.

Big Brother Naija housemate and competition favourite, Laycon has been crowned the winner of the 5th season of the reality show.

Laycon's victory comes after he polled 60 per cent of the vote in the house. He beat his closest competition, Dorathy by more than 40 per cent margin.

Nicknamed the "Handler", Laycon became a fan favorite as a result of his handling of several unfortunate events in the house, most common was the incident with fellow housemate, Erica.

The 26-year-old talented rapper/singer beat 19 other housemates to win the coverted N85million.

Before the winner was announced, viewers were treated to entertaining performances from fast-rising stars, Fireboy_dml and Rema and later, 30 Billion Gang mates, Mayorkun and Davido.

Other prizes include; an Innoson SUV, a two-bedroom apartment, Dubai trip for two among other prizes.