Tag: Nigeria
In Nigeria, where sex work is legal, video shows it’s a high-risk job
By Kingsley Adrian Banks
A cross-dressing Nigerian sex worker known as “Amarachi” has apparently been arrested and interrogated by security operati [...]
Ugandan vlogger’s homophobic rant puts migrant workers at risk in Middle East
A self-righteous Ugandan national living in the Middle East has released an excruciatingly homophobic online rant blasting Ugandans and other Africans [...]
Anglican archbishop urges talk, not boycott, over LGBT issues
Amid disputes over same-sex marriage and LGBT clergy, many bishops and archbishops from across the worldwide Anglican Communion are gearing up for the [...]
Queer Nigerian singer Matty talks about his new single “You”
Up and coming Nigerian singer Matthew Osamudiame Lucky, also known as Matty, has just released a brand new single and has shared everything you need t [...]
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 about queer love, heartbreak, painful sex
LGBTQ+ Nigerians benefit from the support provided by volunteer counselors via the Qtalk app, which is supported by this site and by the St. Paul’s Fo [...]
It’s time to review laws against minorities, Presidential hopeful says
Nigerian 2023 presidential aspirant Dorathy Aken’ova, has spoken about the need for Nigeria to re-visit discriminatory laws against marginalized commu [...]
Nigerian employer rejects job seeker outed by closeted gay employee
A Nigerian man has shared details about how he lost an employment opportunity after he was outed as gay. Such discrimination is common in Nigeria, but [...]
Here’s how to raise a family as an LGBTQ+ person living in Nigeria
Being gay in Nigeria is hard, but some LGBTQ+ Nigerians are still eager to start a family. If you are among them, you should find the information be [...]
Warning: Anti-gay mob seizes and humiliates young victim
In an all-too-common flare-up of ignorant homophobia, a video has gone viral on social media showing a young Nigerian man humiliated and stripped nake [...]
Qtalk advice for LGBTQ questions about jobs, love, loan and rape
LGBTQ+ Nigerians benefit from the support provided by volunteer counselors via the Qtalk app, which is supported by this site and by the St. Paul’s Fo [...]
Coming out: How LGBT Nigerians’ friends wish they’d reacted
In a new video, friends of 3 LGBTIQ+ Nigerians tell how they reacted -- and how they wished they'd reacted -- when their friends revealed their sexual [...]
New video highlights Nigerian LGBT activists fighting for LGBTIQ+ visibility
Channel 4 News has highlighted Nigerian LGBT human rights activists who are fearlessly stepping out to validate queer existence and visibility in Nige [...]
Nollywood actress Eucharia Anunobi spreads homophobic message
Veteran Nigerian actress Eucharia Anunobi has joined the list of homophobic Nigerian celebrities who condemn LGBTIQ+ people.
By Mike Daemon
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Acid attack, abuse, HIV, marriage: Qtalk counselors can help
LGBTQ+ Nigerians benefit from the support provided by volunteer counselors via the Qtalk app, which is supported by this site and by the St. Paul’s Fo [...]
Meet the Nigerian teenager using Instagram to boost queer visibility
18-year-old Nigerian video creator and Instagram and TikTok influencer @itisbobby is using his platform to highlight relevant queer issues.
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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.
By Mike Daemon
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Introducing 7 African LGBTQ+ activists working for change
Vogue Magazine published an article last month profiling seven outstanding activists fighting to improve LGBTQ+ rights across Africa
The articl [...]
Praise for Lil Nas X from gay activist Nigerian priest
Christian critics of singer Lil Nas X should realize that he speaks for millions of gay people, says the Rev. Jide Macaulay, the Nigerian-native gay a [...]
Qtalk advice about coming out, abortion, HIV, blackmail and betrayal
LGBTQ+ Nigerians benefit from the support provided by volunteer counselors via the Qtalk app, which is supported by this site and by the St. Paul’s Fo [...]
Qtalk advice about police extortion, privacy, and telling your partner you have HIV
LGBTQ+ Nigerians benefit from the support provided by volunteer counselors via the Qtalk app, which is supported by this site and by the St. Paul’s Fo [...]
Audition: New queer music competition launches in Nigeria
A Nigerian record label has just launched a new music talent competition aimed at showcasing and promoting LGBTQ+ musicians in the country.
The [...]
How Nigeria’s Twitter ban shackles the queer community
The suspension of Twitter in Nigeria has had a negative effect on the Nigerian LGBT community, as Twitter was one of the few mass platforms where quee [...]
Qtalk advice about grieving, coming out, job discrimination, blackmail
LGBTQ+ Nigerians benefit from the support provided by volunteer counselors via the Qtalk app, which is supported by this site and by the St. Paul’s Fo [...]
Award-winning Nigerian LGBT-themed film debuts online
Nigerian LGBT-themed film Broken Rainbow is now available to stream online for free on Vimeo.
From the African Human Rights Media Network
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Nigerian teenager launches an LGBT-inclusive fashion brand
Daniel Kunke, a 19-year old Nigerian college student, speaks about why he decided to start an LGBT-inclusive clothing brand.
By Mike Daemon
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Qtalk advice about depression, parents, divorce, and landlords
LGBTQ+ Nigerians benefit from the support provided by volunteer counselors via the Qtalk app. (Eleventh in a series)
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Nigerian gay porn actor surprised by parents’ reaction
Ikechukwu, a Lagos-based Nigerian gay man, was overwhelmed by his parents' reaction after they stumbled onto his gay porn online.
By Mike D [...]
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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Heterosexual Nigerian women speak out about being married to gay men
Five heterosexual Nigerian women reveal the pressures and disappointments of being married to gay men.
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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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Please help save Nigerian LGBTIQ+ online counseling app
Qtalk, an online counseling and social app serving thousands of LGBTIQ+ Nigerians, will be discontinued unless a modest fund drive succeeds.
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Nigerian church to anti-gay Americans: You’re not anti-gay enough
The homophobic Church of Nigeria has scolded its American allies for "toleration of same-sex persons within their fold.”
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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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‘Proudly Gay’ – Popular Nollywood actor comes out as gay
Uche Maduagwu, a Nollywood Nigerian actor, recently came out as gay -- to the surprise of many.
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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 [...]
Nigeria is about to get its first trans beauty pageant
A group of trans women and activists are set to launch what will be Nigeria’s first trans beauty pageant.
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Nigerian gay YouTuber shares his coming out experience
YouTube celebrity and gay advocate Vicwonder got a boost from a GoFundMe funding campaign after coming out as gay to his Nigerian family. He shared hi [...]
Meet the trans group empowering trans women in rural Nigeria
Despite harsh laws against trans people in Nigeria, a Nigeria-based trans group is courageously working to protect and improve the lives of trans wome [...]
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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African churches: Why preach love, then imprison gays?
Why do people who preach love every Sunday want people put in prison for what they do in the privacy of their bedrooms? That was one of the questions [...]
#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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Nigerian youth commits suicide after being blackmailed by homophobes
A young man in Lagos, Nigeria, reportedly committed suicide last week after he was blackmailed by homophobes.
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Nigeria gets its first LGBTQ online streaming platform
Equality Hub, a Nigerian non-profit working to advance the rights of sexual minority women, has just launched a new LGBTQ online streaming platform.
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You can help LGBT Nigerians crushed by #EndSARS violence
Their jobs lost. Their shops looted. Forced to beg in order to eat. LGBT Nigerians are frustrated, depressed, and plunged into poverty by the violence [...]
#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 [...]
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 [...]