Bisi Alimi

February 18, 2019

Bisi Alimi got death threats on Twitter for inviting the LGBTQ community in Nigeria to a free public speaking training

Because anything that remotely looks like homosexuality sends homophobic Nigerians into a seizure of rage, and looking stupid while at it, it’s unsurprising they they lobbed hate messages and death threats at LGBTQ activist Bisi Alimi on Twitter, just after announcing a media and public speaking training via his initiative TBA Foundation. The training, which... Read More

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Today’s Noisemakers: Tomi Oladipo, Bisi Alimi, Femi Jacobs, others

Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today:... Read More

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February 23, 2018

Today’s Noisemakers: Bisi Alimi, Ben Murray-Bruce on #DapchiGirls, Uche Maduagwu, others

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today:... Read More

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February 20, 2018

Today’s Noisemakers: Timaya, Bisi Alimi, Akinwunmi Ambode and, the advice on mental health issues

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today:... Read More

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January 16, 2018

Today’s Noisemakers: Don Jazzy, Bisi Alimi, the attack on activism in Nigeria, others

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today:... Read More

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December 7, 2017

The Thread: “I will be contesting for the governorship of Lagos state” – Bisi Alimi

Popular gay rights activist Bisi Alimi has set his sights on another mountain to conquer: politics. But he’s not starting from the grassroots, nope. He is gunning for Ambode’s job. Surprised? There’s more: These ideas I am talking about are possible if only we as a people decide to elect politicians on principles and not... Read More

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December 5, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Patrick Obahiagbon, Kiss Daniel and the ‘exchange’ between Omojuwa and Bisi Alimi

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today:... Read More

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December 5, 2017

The Thread: “Latent haters. Forming inactive volcanoes” | Omojuwa and Bisi Alimi go head to head on Twitter

Entrepreneur and social media influencer, Japheth Omojuwa has been part of the crew leading the charge to #EndSARS on Twitter but that initiative almost got hijacked after he tweeted this: Netizens got very upset with Mr Omojuwa’s insinuation that they were posting “fabricated stories” and reacted in the heat of the moment. @ProfOsinbajo asking @Omojuwa... Read More

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“You owe your parents nothing, they will milk you dry” | Bisi Alimi advises young Nigerians

Gay rights activist, Bisi Alimi has never been the type to keep his opinion private and again, he has an advice for young Nigerians “who do no want to be consumed”. In a society where parents are highly revered and caring for their needs is an obligation that children take up because they consider it... Read More

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February 19, 2017

Aisha Buhari’s birthday, Beyonce’s tipping point | See our top 10 photos from the past week

We had the Grammys, we have had the fashion weeks in New York and London a lot in between. Here are our top ten photos from the past week: More that Adele’s moving acceptance speech and host, James Cordon’s fall and improve car pool Karaoke, Beyonce’s performance of Sandcastle os one thing we’ll remember the... Read More

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February 16, 2017

Bisi Alimi: Profile of an unapologetic gay man

by Mazi Emeka Picture this: A young man is filled with a burning love for God, but still, there is emptiness in him – an emptiness that even he, at the time, cannot explain. Lost to himself, he doesn’t fit in. His desires do not jive completely with his reality or religion. It is Lagos, in... Read More

Thinking Through

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February 14, 2017

“I don’t believe there’s a God…” – Bisi Alimi (WATCH)

Gay activist Bisi Alimi Tuesday in an exclusive interview with YNaija said he doesn’t believe there’s a God. Alimi said despite his belief, he was not an atheist. Speaking further he said during his secondary school days he went about in commercial buses (Molue) preaching to people to give their lives to Jesus Christ. See... Read More

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December 31, 2016

Nigerian celebs should stop begging for money – Bisi Alimi

Gay right activist, Bisi Alimi has called on Nigerian celebrities to drop the habit of begging for money whenever they fall ill. Alimi, who stated this on Saturday via his Instagram page said the act was “shameful”. He wrote, “This morning I woke up thinking about the evolving shameful pattern of #Nigeria celebrities begging ordinary... Read More

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September 26, 2016

Has Bobrisky succeeded in fooling us all? (WATCH)

“The internet has really helped me…” Bobrisky finally had his much anticipated interview with Adesuwa Onyenokwe on Today’s Woman and he had a lot to say. Of course, it’s Adesuwa, she got him comfortable. All in all, this was an entertaining interview. Definitely more entertaining than a similar one he had with TheNETng earlier. He... Read More

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September 26, 2016

Conversations: Nigerians react to Bobrisky’s announcement that he isn’t gay

Following the release of Bobrisky’s interview with TV veteran and TW Magazine publisher, Adesuwa Onyenokwe, the internet has been buzzing about Bobrisky’s emphatic reveal that he is not gay. Popular gay rights activist, Bisi Alimi also put out a video on Instagram expressing his annoyance and disappointment that Bobrisky is not in support of gay... Read More

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September 16, 2015

“Pastor Adeboye is greedy and corrupt” | Gay activist, Bisi Alimi runs his mouth on Facebook

It’s perhaps convenient to reside abroad and run commentary on social issues in Nigeria- via Twitter and Facebook. Managing to stop short of expletives, Nigerian gay rights activist, Bisi Alimi- shared on his Facebook page, unflattering words about Pastor Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God. Alimi, who is based in... Read More

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February 3, 2015

Bisi Alimi reacts to reports that he’s fathering a child with gay partner (READ)

by Anike Jacobs Gay rights advocate, Bisi Alimi has reacted to reports on the blogosphere indicating that he is fathering a baby with his gay partner. In a statement signed by his publicist, Olushola Aderemi, Alimi explained that the baby he held in the photos was not his but that of his nephew who visited... Read More

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January 21, 2014

‘Story story, STORY!!!’: Top 10 reactions to US threat to sanction Nigeria

by Tutu Akinlabi The recent signing into law of a bill criminalizing homosexuality by President Goodluck Jonathan has attracted criticism from all over the world. Rumours have filtered about plans by the United States of America to place sanctions on Nigeria and reduce aid due to the discriminatory law. Nigerians have reacted to news of... Read More

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January 19, 2014

Canada cancels Jonathan’s state visit over anti-gay law (Report)

by ‘Jola Sotubo The recent law against homosexuals signed by President Goodluck Jonathan has continued to generate criticisms all around the world. Gay rights activists, human rights activists and even entire nations have voiced out their concern at the harsh law. Canada, on the other hand, may have decided to do more than just talking.... Read More

January 18, 2014

WATCH: Gay rights activist, Bisi Alimi speaks to Amanpour on CNN

by ‘Jola Sotubo The controversial law criminalizing homosexuality and all its attendant acts which was recently signed in Nigeria has been generating controversy worldwide. Many Nigerians believe the law is in order, while a few disagree, however, the bulk of the international community is of the opinion that the law is unduly harsh and discriminatory.... Read More

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“I am like a rape victim…” – Bisi Alimi, gay rights activist speaks on (Conversations with Mercy Abang)

On the Conversations series for this week, Abang Mercy Speaks with foremost gay rights activist Bisi Alimi, who calls for a revolution in Nigeria and insist that more Nigerians will vote in favour of a law protecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people (LGBT). At what point in your life did you decide to be... Read More

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Gay rights activist, Bisi Alimi’s documentary shortlisted for American Public Broadcasting Service Online Film Festival (WATCH)

by Rachel Ogbu Watch “Asylum – Bisi”, a short documentary film about Bisi Alimi, who was one of the first Nigerians to openly discuss his homosexuality on national television and as a result, put his life in danger. Alimi faced death threats, stiff opposition, physical and verbal attacks because of his sexual orientation and for his... Read More

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January 16, 2013

Opinion: I am an activist… so what?

by Damola Adegun To be honest, some of the most satisfying moments of my life have been when I have confronted oppression, extortion and shades of vices that continue to mortify our prospects as a nation. In recent times, I have noticed attempts to label some very active good governance advocates on the Nigerian e-sphere... Read More

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