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Threat of murder, everyday misogyny | Top Non-binary tweets we saw from Nigeria last week
Nigeria's small but richly vibrant corner of Twitter is not the place anyone will go to for nuanced conversation about the diversity of being. Violence is aplenty, yes, not peace,…
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The #SilhoutteChallenge gives us an opportunity to interrogate our gender bias
So much has been written about the inherent bias with which we judge the actions of people based solely on the gender at the receiving end of said judgement. Time…
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When online oversharing crosses the line, here’s what we owe each other
How does one begin to process the monumental loss of a parent? If you have ever spoken to anyone who experienced that pain, one common truth about that experience is…
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Despite police reforms, romance between the Nigeria Police Force and gender discrimination continues
The latest victim of gender-based discrimination in the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) is Corporal Olajide Omolola and she may not be the last, unless we raise enough ruckus to push…
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Female privilege is a misnomer for sexism. Here’s some evidence
Time and again when women speak of the discrimination they face at work, home, the work place and in everyday life, an oft-repeated response from men is, “but you have…
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Nigeria’s selective aversion to gay aesthetics hurts only the poor
Painted nails. Vibrant lipstick. A head full of richly coloured hair. These are features the average Nigerian won’t look twice at on a woman. It is expected. On a man,…
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SOS: Nigeria’s legal system is still behind in protecting victims of sexual assault
In July 2012, news media widely reported the death by sexual molestation of wealthy businessman, Uroko Onoja. He is reported to have been killed by 5 of his six wives…
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Corrective rape, the price of misogyny | Top Non-binary tweets we saw from Nigerians last week
With its avowed conservatism and self-proclaimed devotion to traditional values, Nigeria’s public discussion landscape is seeing an increase in conversations that step out of the narrow dichotomy that defines conservative…
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‘I am Gay AF:’ More than anything else, Nigerian parents should be bothered about the shame of terrible parenting
"Yes I am Gay AF ??" That's the caption under a topless image posted by Bolu Okupe on his Instagram page two days ago. The post - a public declaration…
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3 Nigerian men open up about feeling unlovable when they are broke
The designation of men as ‘providers’ is as old as human civilisation, and while the cost of this on men’s overall well-being – particularly as regards to their sense of…
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Visa denial: Where justice reigns, homophobia must have consequences
What happens when a homophobic Nigerian gets denied a visa to an inclusive developed nation for their harmful view on homosexuality? It is no secret that the Nigerian dream for…
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How Nigeria’s ‘special needs’ population continue to live a life of unrealised aspirations
In a recent interview with host of #WithChude and founder of human flourishing company, Joy, Inc. Chude Jideonwo, popular Nigerian singer/songwriter and music producer Cobhams Asuquo, the multi-talented visually impaired…
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The Hijab-wearing woman’s experience that could help us better understand one another
Nigeria’s cultural landscape is still taking shape, we are caught in the thick of this process daily in the conversations we have about things we hitherto only have among inner…
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Public evangelism may be doing more harm to religion than good
If you have used public transport for any sizeable amount of time in Lagos then ‘the tale of the evangelising Christian’ is certainly not new to you. You have experienced…
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The tussle between some Christians and the LGBT+ for the right to the rainbow is a needless distraction
A conversation about the claim of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, trans and other sexual and gender minorities (LGBT+) community to the rainbow as a piece of iconography has hit the ground…
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3 Men share why they chose silence after they got sexually assaulted
Victims of sexual assault have a hard time coming forward, whether they are male, female or non-binary. The reason for their silence will invariably differ from one another’s due to…
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“We have a cultural problem” – Diversity Prize Finalist, Solomon Ayodele bemoans toxic masculinity
Few drives are as noble as ones that compel us to make life better for the largest majority of people. The nobility of purpose is however, not enough to hoist…
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What we learnt from the touching experience of 3 Nigerian men suffering from mental illness
A frantic search for Digital Strategist, Ayodele Bandele - known simply as Dele, which lasted barely a day has turned up a body and a suicide note. The note -…
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Why Toke Makinwa is a poster girl for feminism of a different sort
Toke Makinwa is no stranger to controversy – many might even argue her brand is built mostly on that, and while that may be true at face value it is…
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Here’s why more men channelling their energy rightly will benefit boys
"If it was a girl that was raped now, feminists will be all over this trend," is a phrase anyone who has been on that strangely thrilling corner of the…
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You can hate LGBT without inciting violence on the community
Few human groups are as talked about, dissected, vilified and dismissed nowadays as the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and other gender and sexual minorities (LGBTQ+) community. "But they are everywhere,…
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Pope Francis updates Cannon to allow women to be formally installed as Lectors and Acolytes
An edict issued and personally signed by Pope Francis will finally see women, 'recognized for the service already carried out by them for decades.' Catholic women can now be formally…
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Meet Oluwatobiloba Ajayi; one of the powerful voices among Nigeria’s 25 million-special needs population
There are a number of voices speaking for the rights of the Nigerian people, few of those remember to speak for people living with disabilities. That is far from the…
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Where the gays gather and it is holy
For Ace (not real name) Christmas was never the joy-filled celebration his siblings swear to the heavens it has always been for them. The holiday season, which begins for his…
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Netflix has stirred the pot again by hailing Satan and there is a lesson for Christians
Every so often, conservative Christians will publicly ponder boycotting one global brand or another. Today it is streaming giant Netflix Inc., again. Netflix had attracted the ire of Christendom enough…
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Women need room to be fully human
Women are forced to live by a never-ending list of deadlines that when carefully scrutinised, what one sees are only phantoms created by a system that first strips them of…
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Davido’s public grief could start a revolution of men expressing their feelings
Popular singer, David Adeleke, known by his stage name ‘Davido’ has come out to say, “I’m tired of being strong, ” in a very vulnerable post in reaction to the…
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The act is up, Nigeria is not the haven of religious freedom it wants the world to believe it is
Nigeria for all intents and purposes should be a country where the freedom of religion is protected. Besides, the right to freedom of religion is enshrined in the 1999 Constitution…
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Gender bias or queer issues? | Temmie Ovwasa’s experience at YBNL suggests the industry has a long way to go on inclusion
The recent boom in the number of female music stars seemed to have quelled some growing agitations on female marginalisation. Now, more than ever, female superstars are in surplus in…
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Review: Temmie Ovwasa’s debut album is irreverent and unapologetically gay
At first glance, when you see her in her element – surrounded by positive energy and kindhearted interaction, Temmie Ovwasa comes off all sweetness and no bite. She is sweetness,…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy