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Added on: 09/10/2024

Yan Daudu: Traditional femme man confronts Nigeria’s modern homophobia

09/09/2024

After years of openly presenting as a woman, 32-year-old Adamu finds himself at a pivotal moment as he prepares to marry a woman. “I believe it is…

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Added on: 08/25/2024

African countries that have passed anti-gay law

08/24/2024

These laws vary in severity, ranging from restrictions on LGBTQ+ expression to criminal penalties, including imprisonment or even the death penalty. Here are some examples: 1. Uganda…

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Added on: 08/20/2024

QTalk: Nigerian pastor fights for identity after church rejection

08/19/2024

Andrew, a 30-year-old gay man from Nigeria, turned to the Qtalk app for counseling after being dismissed from his pastoral role when his church discovered his sexuality….

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Added on: 08/13/2024

Queer Nigerian victims of online blackmail fight back

08/12/2024

Entrapment of LGBTQ+ Nigerians through dating apps and social media has been documented for years, yet most perpetrators continue to walk free. Now, queer people are turning…

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Added on: 08/10/2024

Nigerian transgender TikToker found dead

08/09/2024

Nigerian police are investigating the death of a Nigerian transgender TikToker known as “Abuja Area Mama”. The beaten and bruised body of 33-year-old transgender woman was found…

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Added on: 08/06/2024

Nigeria: From holy celibacy to secret lesbian marriage

08/05/2024

When asked, “What kind of childhood did you have?”Awele responds cheerfully. “I had a very happy childhood. I had a very protected childhood. I had a very…

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Added on: 07/30/2024

The glitter and the grit: Inside Nigeria’s queer ballroom subculture

07/29/2024

When Countess Sasha Seduction, a Nigerian non-binary drag queen, got to attend their first ballroom experience, a 2022 Halloween ball in Lagos, Nigeria, it felt like a…

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Added on: 07/22/2024

From fear to freedom: LGBTQ+ migrants seek safe haven in Germany

07/21/2024

Faced with rape threats, forced conversion therapy, and the necessity to flee their homeland, four queer individuals share their experiences with DW. “The Russian police threatened to…

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Added on: 07/13/2024

‘Sexual Orientation’ A Political Manipulation Of West – ECOWAS Commissioner

07/12/2024

The ECOWAS Commissioner for Human Development and Social Affairs, Prof Fatou Sow Sarr, has said the issue of “sexual orientation” is a political manipulation of the West….

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Added on: 07/11/2024

Reports falsely claim Nigeria’s approval of Samoa deal legalises same-sex relationships

07/10/2024

“LGBT: Knocks As Nigeria Signs $150 Billion Samoa Deal,” reads the headline of the Daily Trust article published on July 4, 2024. The newspaper is Nigeria’s most influential…

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Added on: 07/10/2024

House Urges FG to Suspend Samoa Agreement, Seeks Probe of Contentious Clauses

07/09/2024

The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to suspend the implementation of the Samoa Agreement. A national daily had reported that there were clauses…

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Added on: 07/07/2024

LGBTQ storm in $150bn Samoa deal teacup

07/06/2024

In the last two days, my social media feed has been suffused with impassioned expressions of grief and outrage from Nigerians over a putative June 28 agreement…

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Added on: 07/05/2024

Controversy greets Nigeria’s $150 billion Samoa deal with alleged clause to promote LGBTQ

07/04/2024

The federal government’s decision to sign a $150 billion Samoa Deal has been met with controversies over claim of LGBTQ clause. According to reports, the agreement reportedly includes…

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Added on: 06/28/2024

THE GENDER QUEER NIGERIANS ENTERING HETERO MARRIAGES

06/27/2024

After years of living openly as a woman, 32-year-old Adamu now faces a pivotal crossroads as he prepares to marry a woman. “I believe it is the…

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Added on: 06/13/2024

Nigeria’s repressed LGBTQ party people let ‘true self’ out at Lagos ball

06/12/2024

Performers strutted their stuff onstage at an LGBTQ community dance party in Nigeria’s Lagos, publicly celebrating their identities in a country where being gay could land you…

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Added on: 06/12/2024

Bisexual risks death in Nigeria, seeks asylum in the U.K.

06/11/2024

Chukwuebuka, a pseudonym for his safety, is a bisexual Nigerian student residing in the U.K. He finds himself at a critical juncture, torn between fear and hope,…

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Added on: 06/07/2024

Discrimination persists against LGBTQ+ refugees – both at home and in host countries

06/06/2024

As countries around the globe mark Pride month, the plight of members of the LGBTQ+ community around the world continues to worsen. Gay, lesbian and trans people…

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Added on: 05/20/2024

As countries tighten anti-gay laws, more LGBTQ+ seek safety and asylum in Europe

05/19/2024

RIETI, ITALY — Ella Anthony knew it was time to leave her native Nigeria when she escaped an abusive, forced marriage only to face angry relatives who threatened…

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Added on: 05/11/2024

Good news for LGBTQ prisoners: You did it! Project Not Alone hits goal in a week

05/10/2024

Generous donors have contributed $9,447 in the seven days since Project Not Alone announced its 2024 fund drive on May 3. That surpassed the goal of $8,122….

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Added on: 03/04/2024

Nigerian director on his queer film and the lynching of a gay friend

03/03/2024

Babatunde Apalowo, director of the gay-themed Nigerian film All the Colours of the World Are Between Black and White, was shocked to learn that one of his college…

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Added on: 03/02/2024

Nigerian designer seeks to challenge norms with gender-fluid fashion

02/29/2024

A Nigerian designer is making waves in fashion with a gender-fluid clothing line, which he says is intended to challenge the notion that non-binary dressing is a…

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Added on: 02/22/2024

Gay-obsessed Nigerian pastor denounces ‘intriguing’ homosexuality

02/21/2024

A tech-savvy Nigerian pastor is spreading an ongoing stream of homophobia online, having developed almost a fixation on the topic of homosexuality. The pastor, Damilola Oluwatoyinbo, has dedicated…

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Added on: 02/21/2024

Nigerian Police threaten crackdown over viral LGBT TikTok trend

02/20/2024

Nigerian police spokesperson ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi has vowed to crack down on a group of LGBT individuals featured in a viral video on social media. The threats…

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Added on: 02/20/2024

‘We’re Going to Stand Up’: Queer Literature is Booming in Africa

02/18/2024

As a queer teenager growing up in northern Nigeria, Arinze Ifeakandu often found himself searching for books that reflected what he felt. He combed through the books…

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Added on: 02/10/2024

Pride to Prejudice: Queer Nigerians love social media — and hate it

02/09/2024

When Ms. Fola Francis, an openly trans woman living in Nigeria, joined a trend and posted a video of her transition on TikTok, it was for her…

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Added on: 12/24/2023

‘Di Catholic Church no dey change dia mind on blessing same sex marriage’

12/23/2023

Di Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja for Nigeria say one document wey Pope Francis approve regarding blessing of same sex couples don dey misinterpreted. Di document wey di…

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Added on: 12/22/2023

Strike a pose: LGBTQ+ Nigerians thrive in underground ballroom

12/20/2023

LAGOS, Dec 20 (Openly) – Behind a tall metal door in a suburb of Lagos lies a world of fun, fashion and flamboyance that most Nigerians have…

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Added on: 12/22/2023

Africans differ over clerical blessings for same-sex couples

12/21/2023

Homosexuality is a controversial topic in Africa, a continent where many people have strong and very conservative views on sexual orientation. Pope Francis’ recent approval of blessings for same-sex couples…

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Added on: 12/17/2023

Why LGBTQ+ Nigerians fear heading home for Christmas

12/14/2023

Christmas can be a fraught time for LGBTQ+ people, some of whom might be estranged from their families while others dread festive gatherings with intolerant relatives. But…

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Added on: 12/13/2023

Qtalk: Gay Nigerian man seeks help with pain of family rejection

12/12/2023

Coping with family rejection is one of the ways LGBTQ+ Nigerians benefit from the support provided by volunteer counselors via the Qtalk app, which is supported by…