Category: West Africa
#EndSARS Crisis: Here’s how to support LGBTIQ+ Nigerians
LGBTIQ+ Nigerians are suffering from violence and economic hardships triggered by the #EndSARS protests that have spread across the country. You can h [...]
Good news from Senegal: 4 rescued men reach safety
The last of 10 suspected homosexuals who were rounded up on Sept. 20 by the Safyatoul Haman religious militia in the holy city of Touba have been evac [...]
Family, blackmail, intersex – Qtalk helps LGBTQ+ Nigerians
LGBTIQ+ Nigerians benefit from the support provided by volunteer counselors via the Qtalk app. (Fifth in a series) From the African Human Rig [...]
Senegal: How a gay activist confronts violent Islamic homophobia
Arrests, assaults, rapes, expulsion, exile -- an LGBTQ rights leader in Senegal explains his struggles against violent and hypocritical Islamic homoph [...]
Openly gay Nigerian minister Jide Macaulay now ordained a priest
U.K.-based British-Nigerian gay minister the Rev. Jide Rebirth Macaulay has been ordained a priest in the Church of England. From the African Hum [...]
Anti-gay violence continues in Senegal’s ‘holy city’
Once again the gay community in Senegal's holy city of Touba is suffering from homophobic violence. On Oct. 8, another young man was beaten up, filmed [...]
Nigeria Diversity Prize picks 15 finalists, including RightsAfrica founder
Queer rights activists, journalists, and advocates in the fights against cerebral palsy and autism are among the 15 finalists newly announced by the N [...]
Here’s Nigeria’s first LGBTIQ+ virtual job fair and why you should be a part of it
LGBTIQ+ Nigerians have a chance to be a part of an upcoming Naija LGBT Virtual Job Fair scheduled for next month. From the African Human Rights M [...]
New Nigerian song promotes sexual diversity and human rights for all
Nigerian singer and human rights activist Samuel Uchenna, popularly known as Samuch, has released an empowering new song that promotes respect for all [...]
French activists demand travel ban against Senegal homophobe
French LGBTI activists are demanding that France and other Western European nations block visits by the leader of the Senegalese religious police that [...]
Senegal: Activists seek funds to rescue 10 men arrested by religious police
Religious police on Sunday night arrested 10 young gay men in the holy city of Touba, Senegal, and threatened them with homosexuality charges. LGBT ri [...]
Bisi Alimi’s advice: Gay men have the right to show affection to any man
LGBTQ activist Bisi Alimi has advised gay men to express their feelings towards any man unless the man has told them he's straight. From th [...]
Gay Nigerian forced to sign affidavit renouncing homosexuality
To avoid homosexuality charges, a young Nigerian man was hauled before a Nigerian court last month and forced to sign an affidavit renouncing homosexu [...]
Nigerian activist: It’s time to march against anti-LGBT bias
Nigerian human rights activist Samuel Uchenna has suggested that it's time for public demonstrations by LGBTIQ+ Nigerians pushing back against the cou [...]
220 LGBTIQ+ Nigerians get help surviving the pandemic
Hundreds of LGBTIQ+ Nigerians got a helping hand from the Covid-19 Relief Support Fund that was launched in early July. From the African Huma [...]
Boosting LGBTIQ rights in West Africa, one grant at a time
A new organization is promoting LGBTQI rights in West Africa by financing initiatives run by the region's LGBTQI communities. From the Africa [...]
Nigerian youth wins LGBTIQ+ writing contest
A Nigerian youth has been declared the winner of the Nigerian LGBTIQ+ writing contest launched by NoStringsNG. From the African Human Rights Medi [...]
Nigerian singer Fireboy is dismantling gender norms
Popular Nigerian singer Adedamola Adefolahan, professionally known as Fireboy, has no regard for gender norms. From the African Human Rights Medi [...]
Porn, bullying, HIV – Qtalk helps LGBTQ+ Nigerians
LGBTIQ+ Nigerians benefit from the support provided by volunteer counselors via the Qtalk app. (Fourth in a series) From the African Human Rights [...]
Nigerian singer Simi apologizes for anti-LGBT comments; all is not forgiven
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has apologized to the Nigerian LGBTQ+ community for her previous homophobic comments. By [...]
Call for applications: LGBTIQ+ community support fund
The Nigerian LGBTIQ+ website NoStringsNG.com is offering emergency help with food purchases for LGBTIQ+ Nigerians living in Nigeria. From t [...]
Nigerian gay model seeks fan support for nude photo project
Award-winning international gay model Alex Gede is seeking support from his fans to allow him to create more "artistic, classic, and erotic” photos by [...]
Nigerian ex-youth pastor shares throwback of struggles with being gay
Dan Yomi, who served as a youth pastor while in Nigeria, has shared a glimpse of his past struggles with his sexuality. From the African Human Ri [...]
Here’s how you can support the repeal of Nigeria’s anti-gay law
Out gay Nigerian youth, Mathew Blaise has launched a campaign urging the Nigerian government to repeal the Same-Sex Marriage Prohibition Act (SSMPA). [...]
‘People should expect greatness’ in film about Nigerian women in love
In a NoStringsNG podcast interview, Nigerian actress Cindy Amadi defends "Ìfé", the new and trending Nollywood film about two women who fall in love w [...]
Blackmail, abuse, homelessness – Qtalk helps LGBTQ+ Nigerians
LGBTIQ+ Nigerians continue to benefit from the support provided by volunteer counselors via the Qtalk app. (Third in a series) From the Afric [...]
Nigeria: New diversity prize will boost young people’s work
To celebrate and encourage tolerance and diversity in Nigeria, a forward-looking group of citizens has launched the Nigeria Prize for Difference and D [...]
Film Alert: Nigeria’s first lesbian-themed film coming your way
The Nigerian LGBTIQ+ community is pumped up in expectation of an upcoming lesbian-themed film. From the African Human Rights Media Network [...]
Here’s how LGBTIQ+ Africans can celebrate Pride this year while at home
Even if they're home-bound because of Covid-19, all LGBTIQ+ communities in Africa will be able to celebrate Pride this year, thanks to a group that is [...]
Nigerian’s fund drive seeks help for LGBT asylum seekers in U.K.
A U.K-based gay Nigerian, Dan Yomi, has teamed up with U.K-based NGOs to launch a fundraiser aimed at benefiting LGBTQ+ Africans seeking asylum in the [...]
Nigerian musician tells why queer Nigerians can relate to him
David Garland, a Nigerian musician, believes that his calls for personal authenticity, even if it breaks with social norms, should be appealing to que [...]
Homophobic Nigerian plans anti-gay, anti-lesbian protest in Akwa Ibom State
A Nigerian man in Akwa Ibom State is planning a protest against gays and lesbians next weekend. From the African Human Rights Media Network [...]
Documentary reveals struggles of queer Nigerians abroad
An interesting new short documentary on YouTube highlights the struggles of queer Nigerian immigrants abroad. From the African Human Rights Media [...]
‘I thought dating a woman was a sin’ – Out Nigerian lesbian couple shares
Out and proud Nigerian lesbian couple Amara and Olayinka have shared their coming out stories to inspire other LGBTQ+ Nigerians. From the African [...]
Ghana: 47% of LGBT teens engage in self-harm
In Ghana. nearly half of LGBT youths engage in self-harm, a new survey found. That compares with less than a quarter of heterosexual youths. [...]
Abused, outed, raped: Qtalk helps LGBTIQ+ Nigerians (2nd of a series)
Attacked, arrested, raped, outed -- LGBTIQ+ Nigerians turn to the Qtalk counseling app for help coping with the country’s homophobia. Read their stori [...]
Nigeria’s first LGBTIQ+-focused online store is here!
Equality Hub, a Nigerian LBQ-focused non-profit, has recently launched an online retail store that offers quality and affordable LGBTIQ+ customized it [...]
A surprise for Nigerian police: This man is gay and proud
Samuel Uchenna had a surprise in store for Nigerian police when they arrested him on suspicion of homosexual activity. After spending Tuesday night in [...]
Qtalk reveals the lives and struggles of LGBTIQ+ Nigerians (1st of a series)
In Nigeria, where LGBTIQ+ persons face many struggles due to the country's homophobia, the new Qtalk app provides some relief, as the following storie [...]
Nigeria: Gay youth trapped at home with homophobic dad
As the country’s lockdown continues and coronavirus cases increase, LGBTIQ+ Nigerians have become more vulnerable. From the African Human Rights [...]
How LGBTIQ+ Nigerians are coping with COVID-19 pandemic
The LGBTIQ+ community in Nigeria has been severely impacted by the new coronavirus, LGBTIQ+ human rights activists say. From the African Human Ri [...]
Nigerian music group releases new pro-LGBT song
The Christians On Diverse Energy (The CODE), a group of Nigerian LGBTIQ+ vocalists, has released a new song that advocates full recognition of LGBTIQ+ [...]
Conservative Christians block LGBT+ meeting in Ghana
Ghana has blocked a LGBT+ rights conference planned for July, bowing to complaints from conservative Christians. From the African Human Rig [...]
Ghana: God ‘made us a tad different but still in his image’ — with glitter
In the new video "Voices of the Rainbow," LGBTIQ+ Ghanaians describe myths and misconceptions about their community and tell how straight people can b [...]
Nigeria: 57 arrests in anti-gay raid led to widespread suffering
Undeserved suffering, shame, fear, anger, lost jobs, beatings and broken lives were the outcome of August 2018's anti-gay raid on a birthday party, as [...]
Ivory Coast family beats up gay son after meeting his lover
A gay man in Ivory Coast was beaten up by family members earlier this month after introducing his male lover to them. From the African Huma [...]
Gay Nigerian’s achievement: a passionate public kiss
Valentine's Day has come and gone, but we won’t forget in a hurry how Dan Yomi, a Nigerian gay man, surprised and delighted us then by sharing an onli [...]
Nigeria trial starts for 47 men accused of same-sex affection
A trial is under way in Nigeria for 47 men accused of making a "public show of same-sex amorous relationships,” which is punishable by up to 10 years [...]
‘I lost a promotion because of my sexuality’: Nigerian gay man shares
In a sad, too-familiar tale, a Lagos-based Nigerian gay man in his mid-30s has been refused a promotion at work because of his perceived sexual orient [...]
LGBTIQ+ Nigerians get new chat and counseling mobile app
NoStrings Development Initiatives, Nigeria’s leading LGBTIQ+ media advocacy group, has launched a new social and counseling mobile app for the country [...]