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Down The Memory Lane: A journey of acceptance
I The first time I thought queer lives matter, I am standing at the boarding students' dining hall with some friends, loitering around the environment. I am wearing baggy school…
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#BisexualPrideDay: The dummies guide to understanding that biphobia is not human
In a country where pride in anything outside of the straight and narrow is heavily frowned upon, and bisexuality is reduced to either an excuse for infidelity or a cover…
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Who is looking out for LGBT+ children in the conversation about sexual violence?
There are a number of ways the crime of sexual violence can begin unfolding in one’s life. It is not always a rude shock moment, like in the case of…
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#PrideMonth: Long distance Relationships as an Aesthetic of Queer Love
By Damilola Aremo A few months ago, someone had asked a question on Twitter. It was one of those question-type tweets that eventually go viral because their intention is to…
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The anatomy of self-loathing: Understanding homophobia and internalised homophobia
Ask around about homophobia, “What does it mean and how does it best manifest?” If you chance upon a cis-heterosexual person who isn’t defensive – the way many a Nigerian…
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The French meddle: How the action of the French ambassador to Ghana encourages homophobic violence against LGBT+ Ghanaians
The ongoing spectacle of intolerance in the small West African country of Ghana is no longer news. Unless you are completely unplugged from the world you know at least the…
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#EndSARS: 2 Queer men and 1 straight man unravel where we went wrong
There are events too traumatic even for the human memory - its evolved glory notwithstanding - to hold in a place it can easily access, hence the forgetfulness that follows…
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Where “Out and Proud” does not have to be bare-faced
An acquaintance made a passing remark that started a conversation on whether we can call a public declaration of who you are – as a queer person, pride if you…
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#PrideMonth: Long distance Relationships as an Aesthetic of Queer Love
By Damilola Aremo A few months ago, someone had asked a question on Twitter. It was one of those question-type tweets that eventually go viral because their intention is to…
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#PrideMonth Special: True story of two men who thought they could love openly
By Omoleye Omoruyi “Ade! What are you saying? Tell me, what are you saying?” Ade’s mom shouted on top of her voice. She looked afraid and already had tears in…
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#PrideMonth: Love will liberate us
By Ado Aminu Aminu In exploring love, we often fixate unhealthily on one kind of love – romantic love. It is a fine thing no doubt, having someone to share…
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#PrideMonth: The Gospel of the Nigerian Messiah, as told to me by the Lord Himself
By Kanyinsola Olorunnisola When the boy was five, when he first learned about Jesus Christ, about a white man performing the miracle of resurrection, he did not know that he…
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#PrideMonth: Non-Binary Chat discusses pointers in building your own affirming family as a queer person
Picture this: a friendship of 22 years dissolves into, “Just to be safe, I will sleep in the parlour.” Just minutes prior, Nana had come out as a lesbian to…
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#PrideMonth: Love is everything but love; a queer Muslim man’s experience with love
By Phaysal Phagge It is difficult to write about love when everything you know about it has been anything but, Harder still when you have reached a point of mental…
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What it means when we tell LGBT+ Nigerians: “Keep it to yourselves, no one cares”
If you have ever had the strength to challenge a Nigerian to a discourse on their complacency in the systemic oppression of LGBT+ Nigerians, then you’ve at least once had…
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#PrideMonth: Introducing ‘Loving in Colour – The Heart of Defiance’ | A #YNaijaSpecial
By Ayodele Olofintuade When Non-binary writer, Ado Aminu approached me to collaborate with YNaija to curate this year's Pride Month Issue, “Loving in Colour: A celebration of Queer Love,” I…
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YNaija Non-Binary Chat tackles the question, “What is the place of gay Muslims in the eyes of Allah (SWT)?”
There are many ways to be a Muslim LGBT+ person, but I have only ever allowed myself to contemplate either of two ways. It is pertinent to undertand first what…
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#PansexualAndPanromanticDayOfVisibility | 5 things you shouldn’t say to a pan person
Not many people even in the LGBTQ+ community pay any mind to pansexuality and panromanticism. The mere mention of the terms remains almost the preserve of academics and pan people…
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International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia: The LGBTQ+ resist from the church to the street
One thing that LGBTQ+ people can’t be said to be bad at, is resisting their oppression by whatever means available. Whether it is by naming things what they are in…
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The sexuality of LGBT+ people is allowed to evolve
Perhaps because the fight for LGBT+ rights in Nigeria is still in its waddling infancy, there is a lot of room the LGBT+ don’t allow themselves, a lot of allowance allies…
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The term ‘Kito’ diminishes the gravity of crimes committed against the LGBT+
At the beginning of the journey to go meet his year-long virtual friend, Ahmed, 24-year-old student, was apprehensive about the possible worst-case scenario that could happen by the end of…
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On family | The LGBT+ experience
Social ostracism is perhaps the strongest tool in the arsenal of exclusionary societies. It says, “If you do this or that you can’t sit with us.” It is an effective…
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The ache of silence | Intimate partner violence in LGBT+ relationships
It is an open secret that the laws against same-sex relationships notwithstanding LGBT+ people find ways to love in Nigeria. There is a secret however that is just a secret,…
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Trans Day of Visibility | What it means to live and love as a transwoman in Nigeria (A true story)
In celebration of Trans Day of Visibility, we interviewed transfeminist activist, Somi, on what it is like to live and love as a trans woman in Nigeria. It is eye-opening.…
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The selective activism of Nigerian celebrities has been called to question, thanks to Lil Nas X
If you haven’t heard of the latest video from openly gay American rapper, Lil Nas X, by now then that might be because you are off social media, his kind…
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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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Exploring gender through the viewpoint of Igbo Spirituality
by Obinna Tony-Francis Ochem There is a story told of Area Scatter, a crossdresser who played an ornamental thumb piano as he sang in a rich melodious voice. When you…
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‘Human rights violation of the LGBT+:’ Are you playing your part?
“I don’t have a problem with gay people, just don’t bring that thing near me.” This is a go-to comeback in many a social media exchange with people who “don’t…
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Gay Rights for all | US Government memorandum on global LGBT+ rights could backfire
One of the bitterly memorable legacies of the Donald Trump presidency was his alignment with the Christian Right – even if only when it served him. Because for the first…
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The September Standard
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- Boadicea The Victorious’ “Defender” Fragrance Makes a Bold Entrance in Lagos
- Art Unmasked: Lagos Art Salon Brings Nigerian Art into the Spotlight
- Skin is In Foundation by RLG x Anita Brows: A New Player in Nigeria’s Beauty Market
- T.I Nathan SS25 Lookbook: A Contemporary Ode to Elegance and Edge
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
The September Standard
- 2024: A Transformative Year for Fashion in Nigeria and Beyond + Top 50 Nigerians in Fashion in 2024
- Boadicea The Victorious’ “Defender” Fragrance Makes a Bold Entrance in Lagos
- Art Unmasked: Lagos Art Salon Brings Nigerian Art into the Spotlight
- Skin is In Foundation by RLG x Anita Brows: A New Player in Nigeria’s Beauty Market
- T.I Nathan SS25 Lookbook: A Contemporary Ode to Elegance and Edge
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