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3 Nigerian mothers share their reaction to their children coming out as gay and why
In order not to mar the celebration of LGBT Pride - which we did with a series of multimedia content written for and by queer Nigerians and allies some of…
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The plight of the Trans and Intersex double-minority communities needs emergency address
When we talk about the continuing discrimination faced by Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and other sexual and gender (LGBT+) minorities in Nigeria, we tend to gloss over the Trans community…
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3 LGBT+ Nigerians share what inspired them to come out of the closet
Human beings have an ever expanding list of wants, these things vary from person to person and more often than not make up part of what makes us individually unique.…
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#HerStory Series: “I regret nothing”| 47-year-old Sex Worker shares on leaving her parents to start a new life
Art, it is said, imitates life. Sometimes, the opposite is the case, and when this happens, we gasp and ponder how or if we are so inclined, we bury ourselves…
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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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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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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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Fluid sexuality is real and we may have more bisexuals than we know
“We inhabit a world in which we tend to put labels on each other and expect that we will then march through life wearing them” - Nick Webb, Author. The…
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#YNaijaNonBinary: A glossary of relevant queer related terms
Ally - A person who supports and advocates for LGBTQ rights and equality. This person is usually cisgender and heterosexual. Androgyne/Androgynous - A person who appears neither clearly masculine nor…
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#YNaijaNonBinary: ‘There is Hope’, A Note from the Guest Editor, Logan February
For much of our recent past, the year 2020 was held as a symbol of futurism in collective imagination. We had various visions for this era: where the world would…
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The arguments are over but the rights of LGBTQ Nigerians are still not taken seriously
The LGBT discourse which made the rounds on Twitter late last week after Feminist, Gender-Equality advocate and award-winning Documentary filmmaker Kiki Mordi tweeted about the absurdity of queer people loving…
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Is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints about to become Nigeria’s first gay friendly church?
If there is anything the body of Christ in Nigeria is well known for, it is their vehement rejection of persons on the LGBT spectrum. This manifests in many ways,…
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The SSMPA bill should not affect how Nigerian healthcare treats the LGBT community
In Nigeria, 201 the Same sex marriage prohibition (SSMP) being bill passed into the law in Nigeria, with a 14-year imprisonment sentence for defaulters. Before this, there had always been…
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If the fight for LGBT rights will progress in Nigeria, then we will need allies like Charly Boy
With the exception of Bobrisky, do you know any open LGBT persons? This seems a question that comes up fairly regularly when the LGBT law passed in 2014 is brought…
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Tope Oshin’s new film ‘We don’t live here anymore’ is taking on the LGBT YA canon
It is always a time for rejoicing whenever Tope Oshin has a new project out. Over the last two decades, young adult related entertainment has gone from fringe concern for…
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These Africans just got nominated for a LAMBDA for their LGBT novels
Nigerians are truly taking over the Nigerian literary world, and a good number of them are doing it by takinng on LGBT stories out of the continent and amplifying them…
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Here’s What No One Tells You About LGBT Acceptance in Nigeria
Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan signed a bill in 2014 criminalizing same-sex relationships in Nigeria, regardless of pressure from Western governments to uphold the rights of gay, lesbian and bisexual…
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[The Film Blog] You can now stream South African queer film “Inxeba” (The Wound) on Netflix
“In The Wound, being a man isn't about being a naturally dominant person, but about learning to submit yourself to a patriarchal model that demands heterosexuality,” Brett Pardy writes in…
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[The Sexuality Blog] Canada apologises for centuries of discrimination against indigenous LGBT persons
For past wrongs and the unjust treatment of LGBTQ2 Canadians, we apologize and promise to keep working to fight inequality. Click the link in my bio for more on today’s…
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[The Sexuality Blog] Sam Smith just came out as gender non-binary
It is hard not to feel bad for cis-gendered heterosexual people sometimes. As more and more sexual minorities come into the limelight and tell their stories, it becomes more apparent…
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[The Sexuality Blog] This is a coming out story you’ll definitely want to read
It's not very often that we have the opportunity to tell a coming out story here on the Sexuality Blog. It's even rarer when the person coming out is a…
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[The Sexuality Blog] How good is your ‘gaydar’? Watch this episode of Untold Facts to find out
One of the reasons The Sexuality Blog was created was meet the need for information about sexual minorities and LGBT persons. There was simply a paucity of any kind of…
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[The Sexuality Blog] There’s a fourth Powerpuff girl and she’s gay
In case you're living under a rock and haven't heard the news yet, Cartoon Network has just announced it is creating a five-part film for its beloved show The Powerpuff…
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[The Sexuality Blog] In Trump’s America, an immigrant is making a home for at-risk LGBT youth
When Donald Trump assumed office in early 2017, many people worried that his administration would target illegal immigrants and sexual minorities. He had promised this during his campaign and had…
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[The Sexuality Blog] SlideSafe NG is filling a much ignored need in preventive sexual health
One of the biggest problems that young people have when it comes to sexual health is getting access to preventive sexual health tools and the etiquette of introducing these sexual…
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[The Sexuality Blog] Looking for a podcast that tells LGBT stories? Here’s a recommendation
The multiplication of LGBT voices is important if we are going to change the narrative around LGBT life in Nigeria. So far, everyone but LGBT people have been given the…
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Paul Pogba speaks on gay footballers in the Premier League
Manchester United's star, Paul Pogba while speaking at the launch of UEFA's RESPECT initiative in Monaco, has insisted that gay footballers would receive nothing but respect in the Premier League. Pogba, 24, admits he has…
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[The Sexuality Blog] 13 humiliating years after, UK grants Aderonke Apata asylum status
Finally, I'm granted #asylum So grateful to everyone that stood by me The fight 4 #LGBT ppl seeking asylum continueshttps:// — Support Aderonke (@Asylum4Aderonke) August 10, 2017 I cannot imagine…
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[The Sexuality Blog] True allyship often comes at a terrible cost for those who support LGBT people
Last week sunday, a man in Florida was shot to death by a drunk homophobe because this man chose to speak up when his gay friends were being harassed. The…
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Police arrest students who killed colleague over alleged homosexual acts
The Nigerian Police, Jigawa Command, has arrested suspects who allegedly dealt blows on their colleague in Yankwashi Local Government Area, leaving him dead. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Jinjiri…
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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