by Adewale Alabi
In the midst of ‘chaos’, history can be made. This was proven by the brave, young Nigerian, Mathew Blaise who has played an active part in the #EndSARS/#EndSWAT protest.
Unlike other protesters who mainly speak out to call for an end to police brutality, Mathew specifically speaks out on the injustice meted on queer Nigerians who not only deal with the now-defunct SARS but the Nigerian police in general. Ordinarily, it would seem unnecessary to speak specifically on queer issues at the protest because an end to police brutality means all will be well with everyone but that is far from the truth.
