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“I find that very laughable” | Beverly Osu opens up on rumours about her being a lesbian

by Omoleye Omoruyi In an interview with Sunday Scoop, onetime Big Brother Africa contestant, Beverly Osu, has dismissed rumours that she is lesbian. Some time ago, Osu posted a photograph of her kissing another girl, and caused mixed reactions on social media, with many calling her ‘lesbian’. She said, “Ordinarily, I don’t even respond to... Read More

Beverly Osu, Big Brother Africa, gay, lesbian

“Obama considered a gay relationship with his professor, cheated on Michelle” | New biography reveals

by Tolu Omoyeni It would have been near perfect to use the word ‘shocking’ in the headline for this article but when you’re done reading this, you’ll understand why we didn’t think it necessary to frighten you. In five days, a tell-all book written by Pulitzer prize winner, David Garrow will be published. The biography... Read More

Thinking Through

barack obama, Biography, David Garrow, gay, Lawrence Goldwyn, michelle obama

Enyinna Nwigwe, Daniel K. Daniel, and others give rousing performances in gay-themed movie, Hell or High Water

The Initiative for Equal Rights (TIERS), a sexual health organization, on Monday released the critically acclaimed movie, Hell or High Water. Directed by AMVCA winner Asurf Oluseyi, Hell of High Water tells a gripping story of a much-beloved pastor who comes to terms with his sexuality but faces opposition from his family, church, and the... Read More

gay, Hell or High Water, movie, TIERs

February 24, 2017

“I lied to make my husband who he is today” | Tonto Dikeh reveals even more about her marriage

by Azeez Adeniyi Actress Tonto Dikeh has continued making revelations about her marriage to husband, Oladunni Churchill. While responding to fans on Instagram, the actress debunked rumours that her husband is gay. Uche Maduagwu, an actor who claimed to be a close friend to the actress had said Tonto Dikeh walked out of the marriage... Read More

gay, lied, Marriage, Oladunni Churchill, Tono Dikeh

February 8, 2017

Opinion: Is Cross-Dressing the New fashion Craze?

by Tony Ogunlowo Our youth are always importing fashions and habits from abroad, copying trends and adopting them as their own. The end result is that sometimes they often look ridiculous and out of place. The latest fashion craze some men have copied from abroad is cross-dressing. Call me old-fashion or old but where I... Read More

Cover Stories, Opinion

cross-dressing, gay, morality, nigeria, Nigerian laws, opinion

February 5, 2017

The Sexuality Blog: Can we let Miyonse live?

In a country where we have only had one man come out on national television, public declarations of sexuality are a hot topic. A conversation that has surfaced again now that a new season of Big Brother has started, one specifically targeted at Nigerians. One of the housemates, Miyonse has proven himself quite the playboy... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

Big Brother Nigeria, gay, Miyonce, tboss, The Sexuality Blog

January 29, 2017

The Sexuality Blog: Not all men who have sex with men are gay…

Ever heard of the term gay-for-pay? What about MSM? People are slowly coming to terms with the fact that straight is not the only sexual orientation there is out there, and sexuality while often conflated with gender is not the same thing. It has taken public marches and private protests and the lives of many... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

AIDS, CDC, Centre for Disease Control, donnie mcclurkin, gay, hiv, self-identification, sexuality, STI, Straight, The Sexuality Blog

January 29, 2017

The Sexuality Blog: Straight men are actually gay AF

Yeah, I swore. Straight people, especially straight men are gay as hell. They’re so gay they put the ‘masc for masc’/no fats no fems crowd to shame. Straight men are obsessed with your penis. They’re always stealing glances at it, will grope you and tell you to chill out, they were just ‘pranking’ you. They... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

blow job, gay, men, relationship, straight men, The Sexuality Blog, TSB, women

January 22, 2017

The Sexuality Blog: About that coming out story ‘For Akin’

There are coming out stories and there is ‘For Akin’, written by Funmi Iyanda at the request of her friend Akin. A narrative that starts with the death of one friend and weaves through decades with another, coloured by cancer and HIV, spanning continents and boroughs, a story that is as grand as it is... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

Akin, cancer, Funmi Iyanda, gay, hiv, LGBT, The Sexuality Blog, TSB

January 21, 2017

The Sexuality Blog: Down low spouses are exactly what Nigeria deserves

Noticed that the number of homosexual men and women married to heterosexual partners getting outed is sky-rocketing? Well, we have. From rumours to full on exposes complete with pictorial receipts, more and more Nigerian down low (DL) men and women are getting publicly shamed. Maybe social media has made over-sharing easier, or our generation feels... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

DL, gay, Goodluck Jonathan, homosexual, LGBT, nigeria, The Sexuality Blog, TSB

January 21, 2017

Man arrested for inserting electric heater into son’s anus

The Borno police command has arrested a director of planning in one of the state’s ministries for inserting an electric heater into the anus of his ten-year-old son. According to The Vanguard, the top civil servant perpetrated the act over allegations that the boy was engaging in homosexual activities with some top politicians. The boy... Read More

assault, Borno, crime, director, Electric heater, gay, homosexuality

January 4, 2017

Funmi Iyanda: For Akin

by Funmi Iyanda …on bravery, honesty and thriving. I I remember the first time l saw him at the cemetery. I had been crying. I had not quite cried since leaving the hospital but when the flames of the incinerator swallowed Remi — in that beautiful coffin we had carefully selected -something gave in my chest. The... Read More

Forakin, Funmi Iyanda, gay, opinion

November 22, 2016

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today 1. Toyin Aimakhu’s ex-lover, Seun Egbegbe didn’t steal iPhones in Computer Village, did he? Ex-boyfriend of actress Toyin Aimakhu was on Tuesday arrested for stealing nine iPhones in Ikeja. Egbegbe reportedly stole the phones rom a phone store, Kaalcech Innovations and Consultancy located on number 9... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

ASUU, cristiano ronaldo, football coach, gay, iPhones, Koke, Seun Egbegbe, supreme court, The Late 5, Toyin Aimakhu

November 16, 2016

Untold Facts: ‘Violence against gay people is still a breach of human rights’ (WATCH)

On the fifth episode of Untold Facts airing today, the host of the monthly series, Moses Omoghena will be engaging guests on the topic ‘violence against gay men and women, since when did violence become a result to anything’? Untold Facts is a discussion series that focuses on sexual health and rights in Nigeria, it... Read More

Sponsored, The News Blog

gay, law, sexual orientation, sexual rights, Untold Facts, violence

November 13, 2016

The Sexuality Blog: Does God hate homosexuals?

Does God Hate Homosexuals? Recently studying deeper as to what people believe when it comes to sexuality, there is no doubt that a lot of us are left confused ourselves. It’s a known fact that in many cases, same-sex attraction is nothing more than a passing phase- hands up if you’ve ever been attracted to... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

bisexuality, gay, homosexuality, same sex

September 13, 2016

Dear Nigerians, transgenders are here and there’s nothing you can do about it

The Nigerian society is quietly witnessing the birth of a new breed of transgenders, a trend that hardly existed few years back. Since the year began, a few young Nigerians have revealed their new identities without shame or fear. Most of them are men who now identify with the female gender and will stop at... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

Bobrisky, Denrele Edun, gay, LGBT, nigeria, Transgender

September 2, 2016

The Media Blog: This Premium Times interview leaves us a little – actually, a lot – uncomfortable

We read this interview in Premium Times 6 days ago that worried us – it worried us because it is wrong. But it also worried us because Premium Times usually aspires to do better. And it’s a news site. So the sensationalism isn’t really necessary. And it’s not fitting with its brand. So it’s just... Read More

Featured, The Media Blog

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Pope Francis says the Church should embrace gays, lesbians and divorcees

Pope Francis in his yearly exhortations has called on catholic clergy and lay faithful to be more lenient in their dealings with homosexuals and divorcees, while condemning abortion and death penalties. In a move that many describe as a giant step away from the traditional conservative stance of the catholic church, the Pope called for... Read More

abortion, catholic church, divorce, gay, homosexual, marrigae, Pope Francis

Y! Special Report: The silent victims – Nigeria and the ‘non-issue’ of male rape

Aroused and angry, I thought to beat the alarum, and urge relentless war; But soon my fingers fail’d me, my face droop’d, and I resign’d myself, To sit by the wounded and soothe them, or silently watch the dead. Walt Whitman (1819–1892), Leaves of Grass. The Nigerian society is ruled by a strict definition of... Read More

gay, homosexuality, male rape, nigeria, perception of homosexuality, rape

September 30, 2015

Nigerian Catholic Bishops have nothing against gay people

The Catholic Bishop Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has reacted to different publications by Nigeria media attacking and condemning gays in Nigeria. The Bishops made their position known in an article signed by Director of Social Communications, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Chris Anyanwu, in Abuja. The article states that although the CBCN supports Nigeria government’s anti-gay... Read More

bishop, Catholics, gay, Media, nigeria

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

Bisi Alimi, gay, homosexual, Pastor Adeboye, Private jet

Same-sex marriage is abnormal – Chief Imam

Still on the same sex issue, the Chief Imam of Apo Legislators’ Quarters Jumat Mosque, Sheikh Muhammad Khalid, has condemned the embrace of same sex marriage by some countries, describing the practice as anti-human. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja, Khalid had quite some words to say... Read More

anti human, gay, Imam, same sex marriage

“If you do it here, I’ll slit your throat”- Gambian president to homosexuals

Well the Gambian president has joined the bandwagon of those criticizing the U.S government for legalizing gay marriage across the country. Even though he made this comment a month ago, it seems apt in the current situation. In a report, he was quoted to have said, “If you are a man and want to marry... Read More

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Vile monsters charged with rape of two underage boys

Two homosexual suspects, Ebuka Anyasi, 23, and Michael Ikegbunam, 19, were arrested on June 15 for allegedly having carnal knowledge of two minors, Ifechukwu Okafor, 14, and Tagbo Chukwuma. The act lasted for 7 days, while both victims were locked in confinement. The accused suspects pleaded not guilty to the three-count charge against them, but the Prosecutor,... Read More

gay, homosexuals, Minors, rape

Yeah she’s done with men! Meet Miley Cyrus’ new girlfriend

Miley has been one heck of a roller coaster since her relationship with Liam went south. She started dating Patrick Schwarzenegger in April but broke up after news of his unfaithfulness went viral. Later after that, in an interview with paper magazine, Miley Cyrus revealed she found out she was bisexual at 14. Now she... Read More

Bisexual, gay, lesbian, Miley

Apparently, Desmond Elliot has also been wooed by Yul Edochie’s gay stalker

by Chinwe Okafor Yul Edochie’s gay love interest has a special quality and that is; he has a knack for important and influential men [Pun intended] as he is apparently looking at investing on greater levels. Guess his next victim- Actor turned politician Desmond Elliot. Desmond took to his Twitter account today to reveal he’s... Read More

desmond elliot, gay, Steve, Yul Edochie

“Yul please love me back” – Nollywood actor’s gay stalker demands photos of his privates

by Chinwe Okafor The gay stalker of Yul Edochie wants something else and it is really important to him. Weeks ago, the actor and son of Nollywood Veteran, Pete Edochie called out a man on social media for stalking him with homosexual requests. Yul spoke exclusively and extensively to Saturday Beats, narrating his ordeal on how the advances... Read More

Canada, gay, Pete Edochie, stalker, Yul Edochie

Dear Nigerians, Kenny Brandmuse wants you to know that gays are here to stay

by Chinwe Okafor Barely a month after brand expert, Kenny Brandmuse Bademosi, came out of the closet about his sexuality and his shocking revelation about his diagnosis as an HIV positive patient on World Aids Day, The Orange Academy founder, moments ago, took to his personal Facebook page to share his thoughts on the people’s response to... Read More

disposition, facebook, gay, Kenny Brandmuse, sexuality

January 11, 2015

Why we’re not making waves in Lagos – Bracket explains

by Chinwe Okafor Bracket as a musical duo have always seemed like they never got it right. They did initially don’t get us wrong, but took a long hiatus and then returned to gain heir ground. Unfortunately, such spaces get occupied by newbies who are also looking to make it in the industry, and since... Read More

January 9, 2015

One day, it will no longer be news that some of us are gay – Kenny Brandmuse

by Kolapo Olapoju A day after coming out of the closet as being homosexually inclined, Kenny Brandmuse has begun to champion the cause of all gay persons in Nigeria. The Orange Academy founder, yet again, posted on his Facebook page, a short statement, where he pledges to continue to advocate for the rights of... Read More

facebook, gay, homosexuality, Kenny Brandmuse, nigeria, Orange Academy

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