Tag: Gay
Qtalk: Bisexual Nigerian man threatened by partner’s family
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QTalk: Nigerian pastor fights for identity after church rejection
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Homeless and depressed: The journey of a Nigerian gay man
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Qtalk: Gay man navigates pressure to marry and dependence on family
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Qtalk: Gay Nigerian man seeks help with pain of family rejection
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Nigerian gay and trans people speak their truth in heated debate
In a recent passionate debate, a Nigerian gay man and a transgender woman courageously shared their perspectives.
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In Nigerian musician Davido’s new release, why the homophobia?
Popular American-born Nigerian musician Davido recently released his fourth studio album to the excitement of millions of his loyal fans across the wo [...]
New MultiChoice TV series tells the Nigerian gay love story as it is
A recently released Nigerian telenovela by MultiChoice seems to have gotten everything right in telling a Nigerian gay love story.
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Qtalk: Nigerian gay man struggles to gain access to his son after breakup
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‘Gay people are more than their lifestyle choices’, Nigerian author declares
Nigerian author Timi Waters explains the importance of including queer characters in Nigerian literature.
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Qtalk: Gay man married to a woman seeks advice for divorce
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“LGBT people have the right to be on screen,” Nollywood actor says
Nollywood actor Kelly Joseph has spoken about the need for LGBTIQ+ inclusion and positive representation in Nollywood.
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Qtalk: Man questioning his sexuality is unhappy with men’s advances
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Qtalk: Bisexual man struggles to sustain relationships with women
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Three strategies to survive being LGBTIQ+ in Nigeria
Nigeria’s discriminatory laws against LGBTQI+ people continue to have a huge negative impact on the lives of LGBTIQ+ folks living in the country.
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Gay man asks Qtalk how to escape the clutches of a blackmailer
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REVIEW: Nigerian gay-themed film ‘Orgasm’ falls short
REVIEW. “A discreet gay man’s one-night stand turns into a love affair he never asked for.”
That was the premise of "Orgasm", a short film direct [...]
Film producer overcomes Nigeria’s obstacles to present a tale of gay love
As the producer of the upcoming Nigerian film "Orgasm", Godwin Harrison had to find a path around roadblocks aimed at blocking distribution of LGBT-f [...]
Gay Nigerian student needs help in fight against trumped-up charge
Falsely accused of rape, Amadi is a young gay Nigerian who is battling health problems while he seeks to clear his name in court. You can help.
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Qtalk advice for LGBTQ questions about jobs, love, loan and rape
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Acid attack, abuse, HIV, marriage: Qtalk counselors can help
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Coming out as gay to my mother brought us closer: Nigerian writer
Nigerian writer and activist Chisom Peter is excited about how things have progressed since he came out to his mother as gay.
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Qtalk advice about coming out, abortion, HIV, blackmail and betrayal
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Qtalk advice about police extortion, privacy, and telling your partner you have HIV
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Life after prison: Young gay Nigerian struggles to adjust
A gay young Nigerian man, Adebayo, is having a hard time coping with life after his release from prison.
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Gay Nigerian teenager gets a new home after being rejected by family
Nigerian gay teenager Bright* is excited about resettling in a new city after being disowned by his family because of his sexual orientation.
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Sex video, parents, violence – Qtalk helps LGBTQ+ Nigerians
LGBTQ+ Nigerians benefit from the support provided by volunteer counselors via the Qtalk app. (Eighth in a series)
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Nigerian gay-themed film will explore homophobia’s impact
Gay Nigerians are excitedly anticipating the release of a new Nigerian gay-themed film that will explore the impact of homophobia and other issues tha [...]
Blackmail, parents, threats – Qtalk helps LGBTQ+ Nigerians
LGBTIQ+ Nigerians benefit from the support provided by volunteer counselors via the Qtalk app. (Seventh in a series)
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#EndSARS: LGBT Nigerians get extra help to cope with crisis
More than a dozen LGBT Nigerians suffering from violence stirred up by #EndSARS protests have benefited from an emergency community relief program run [...]
Slander, HIV, bias at work – Qtalk helps LGBTQ+ Nigerians
LGBTIQ+ Nigerians benefit from the support provided by volunteer counselors via the Qtalk app. (Sixth in a series)
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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)
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Nigerian singer Fireboy is dismantling gender norms
Popular Nigerian singer Adedamola Adefolahan, professionally known as Fireboy, has no regard for gender norms.
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7 lies gay people are told that should stop right now
Throughout history, gay people have been subjected to many forms of discrimination, based on homophobia that often is founded on myths, lies, and [...]
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.
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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 [...]
‘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 [...]
Uche Jombo’s new film has a lesson for scamsters who pretend to be gay
A new web series produced by super-star Nollywood actress and film producer, Uche Jombo, highlights issues relating to men pretending to be gay in ord [...]
Here’s an old short film with a Nigerian gay character worth seeing
An old short film with a gay character played by a Nigerian has a lesson for us all. It's a reminder of the importance of sometimes questioning our be [...]
Nigeria: Gay man’s secret revealed
Married Nigerian gay man Lucius [name changed] is afraid for his family's future now that a neighborhood phone repairman has discovered his sexual ori [...]
Did Bisi Alimi really organize Nigeria’s ‘first-ever’ LGBT pride?
Nigerian gay activist Bisi Alimi and his foundation celebrated the lives and talents of LGBTIQ+ Nigerians in a "Diversity Pride Night" in late October [...]
‘I thought I had conquered my gay side’: Nigerian gay model on marrying a woman
International Nigerian gay professional model Alex Gede has released a new video addressing questions from people about his sexuality and marriage to [...]
Photos: South African gay actor Somizi Mhlongo marries his boyfriend
The Internet went wild in Africa after gay South African celebrity TV personality Somizi Buyani Mhlongo shared photos of his wedding on social media.
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‘It messed me up big time’: Nigerian youth shares homophobic experiences
Openly gay Nigerian student Matthew Blaise has shared some of the homophobic slurs and attacks he has experienced at school.
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Survey: Nigerians are more accepting of gay people
Results of a new survey show that more Nigerians are beginning to accept lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender [LGBT+] persons.
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Popular music producer Don Jazzy shows support for feminine Nigerian man
Popular Nigerian producer and record label owner, Don Jazzy, has surprised many on Instagram after he openly showed his support for a young effeminate [...]
Nigeria: Anglican Church ejects 2 priests for homosexuality
The Anglican Church of Nigeria last week expelled two priests whom it accused of homosexuality.
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Nollywood actor Charles Awurum: God will punish gay men and Bobrisky
Popular Nollywood comic actor Charles Awurum has joined the pack of Nigerian celebrities who give their popularity a cheap boost by bad-mouthing homos [...]
S. Africa rejects Zambia refugee for saying he’s both gay and Christian
A young Zambian gay man has been denied refugee status in South Africa by authorities who claim that he cannot be both Christian and gay.
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