Gen Z slangs have become a staple in pop culture, with slangs that were popularized by this generation making into mainstream media and entertainment. From generation to generation, slangs taken from a demographic or a subset of the internet makes it to mainstream media, and becomes a big thing for people to understand and entrench... Read More

Culture

entertainment, Gen Z, Media, Queer, Slangs

August 10, 2021

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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 a traumatic experience. However, when it is a group trauma like the events of October 20, 2020, that ended the #EndSARS movement in a bloody... Read More

Blogs, Non-binary Blog

#EndSARS, Femco, lagos, Lekki Massacre, LGBT+, nigeria, October 20, Queer

June 2, 2021

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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 it means to be a Muslim. What guides Muslims on the path of righteousness? There is a simple and complex answer to that. The simple... Read More

Non-binary Blog

islam, LGBT rights, LGBT+, Muslims, nigeria, Queer

March 3, 2021

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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 agree with” what they often and very erroneously tag ‘a lifestyle,’ when what they mean is an essential part of the humanity of Lesbian, Gay,... Read More

Non-binary Blog

Christ, human rights violation, Kito, LGBT+, lifestyle, Nigeria Lgbt Rights, Queer, Queerbaiting, violation

February 16, 2021

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In search of God: The place of Gay Christians in Christendom

When writer and curator, Nelson C. J., went in search of church as a queer Nigerian, he found something that fell just short of his desire of an affirming church that doesn’t have him negotiating his existence as a queer person at every turn – a ‘progressive’ fellowship whose motto may well be don’t ask... Read More

Non-binary Blog

Christianity, Christians, gay, Homophobia, Queer, Reverend Father Jide Macaulay, Roseline Akahome*

January 6, 2021

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Where the gays gather and it is holy

For Ace (not real name) Christmas was never the joy-filled celebration his siblings swear to the heavens it has always been for them. The holiday season, which begins for his family on the second week of December and ends when school and work resume fully in the second week of January, is easily Ace’s biggest... Read More

Non-binary Blog

christmas, Homophobia, LGBT rights, LGBTQ+ people living in Nigeria, Matthew Blaise, Queer, Same-Sex Prohibition Act (SSMPA)

October 20, 2020

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#YNaijaEndSARSupdate: Nigeria’s kick against #QueerNigerianLivesMatter indicates it is not ready to end homophobia | #NonBinary #Intersectional

When the Feminist Coalition released a series of tweets supporting the #QueerNigerianLivesMatter movement, the Nigerian Twitter space literally turned on its head. The number of negative tweets that followed was indicative of one major thing- Nigeria was not ready to speak up against its homophobia and would be happy it remained that way. Going through... Read More

Non-binary Blog

Queer, same sex prohibition act

October 18, 2020

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YNaijaEndSARSupdate: The #QueerNigerianLivesMatter is not supposed to be a problem but here we are | #EndSARS

The #EndSARS protest has indeed grown into one proposing a new Nigeria. A Nigeria where the rights of everyone is respected and everyone treated equally irrespective of their differences and beliefs. But certain rights are seen as alien on this route to new Nigeria – LGBTQ rights. From the moment the protest left social media and... Read More

This is what we should focus on in debates of queer people found in heterosexual relationships

In Nigeria, the topic of sexuality is usually met with deafening silence. Rarely does it enter into the realm of public discussion. However, on September 7, Nigerians not only considered the topic of sexuality but also delved into the sensitive issue of mixed-orientation marriages. In other words, marriages in which the sexual orientation of the... Read More

See 4 other myths standing in the way of queer liberation

Homophobia has been passed down from generation to generation using unfounded claims and myths. Last week, we covered 5 myths that stand in the way of queer liberation ranging from the doubtful claim that sexual orientation is a choice to the unfounded lie that paedophiles are part of the queer community. Here are a few... Read More

Non-binary Blog

myths, non-binary, Queer

September 9, 2020

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Why Nigerians needs to rethink their stance on homophobia

“They say I use pampers because I’m gay,” a gay man recounts to the Bisi Alimi Foundation in 2017. “They call me possessed,” a lesbian reveals in the same report. “I feel like a prisoner,” Another lesbian reveals to human Rights watch in 2015. “There is nowhere to run to.” Sexual orientation continues to be... Read More

Non-binary Blog

mental health, non-binary, Queer

September 3, 2020

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Believe it or not, police brutality against queer Nigerians is injustice to all

Unjustified humiliation, fear and suffering are the outcome of queer lives in Nigeria where the Same-Sex Marriage Prohibition Act (SSMPA) is law. The law which is officially aimed at prohibiting union between people of the same sex is, in reality, used as a tool by the police to legalise arbitrary arrests and harassment of people... Read More

Non-binary Blog

non-binary, police brutality, Queer

September 3, 2020

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These 5 false myths stand in the way of queer liberation in Nigeria

Same-sex. Disgust. Nigerians. That’s the paragraph. Like oral tradition, homophobia has been passed down to even the youngest generation using unfounded claims like ‘same-sex relationship is a Western ideology’, ‘same-sex relationship is not biological’, and discarded religious tenets re-interpreted to suit the narrative. Simply put, same-sex sexuality is viewed with the same distaste usually reserved... Read More

Non-binary Blog

myths, non-binary, Queer

September 2, 2020

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Conversion therapy creates more mental health problems than we hardly know

A.O was only 13 when she was first beaten with a broom by a pastor during a ‘conversion therapy’ session. According to her story in OutRight Action International, at 15, she was once again beaten with this ‘prayer broom’ and then locked in a room, forced to fast and pray for about a month. In... Read More

Non-binary Blog

gay conversion therapy, non-binary, Queer

September 1, 2020

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We must expand the boundaries of what we consider feminist issues

The concept of feminism has redefined too many other concepts, change mindsets and upturned stereotypes across the world. You could define feminism as advocacy for equal rights and be on the right path – at its core, however, is inclusivity for women. But in Nigeria, mainstream feminism is anything but inclusive. The kind of feminism... Read More

Once upon a time when Nigerian authors gave queer people a voice

“Understand this if you understand nothing: it is a powerful thing to be seen” ― Akwaeke Emezi, Freshwater More African countries and the rest of the world are realising that queer people are humans first, and are putting measures in place to ensure they also enjoy fundamental human rights. Nigeria will rather boast of an anti-gay law... Read More

Non-binary Blog

non-binary, Queer, writers

August 28, 2020

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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 concept of fluid sexuality does not deter many people from fuelling negative tags and stereotypes. It is either homosexuality or heterosexuality – with no in-betweens.... Read More

Non-binary Blog

bisexuality, LGBT, Queer, sexuality

July 18, 2020

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#YNaijaNonBinary: 10 Tweets We Loved This Week

Every week, we round up the best tweets that inspired us, made us laugh, or made us go a-ha from the queer/queer ally twitterverse. Here are the some of the tweets we loved! from the past week. 1. During the past four years, I discovered an unpopular truth. Queer people are not in the minority.... Read More

Non-binary Blog

#YNaijaNonBinary, non-binary, Queer, Queer allies, twitter.

July 14, 2020

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#YNaijaNonBinary: Death comes for everyone, love should too

The current world population as of July 2020 is 7.8 billion, and all 7.8 billion of us, are going to die. Whether we accept or reject it, we will all leave earth someday. We can eat healthy, exercise, take pills that have scientists have promised will make us live longer, and hopefully many of us will, but... Read More

Non-binary Blog

#YNaijaNonBinary, Love, Non Binary Day, Queer

July 9, 2020

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#YNaijaNonBinary: 10 Tweets that gave us life this week

Queer/queer ally twitter is arguably one of the best parts of twitter. Whether it’s declarations of self love, witty takes on everyday life, enlightening social commentary, or political analysis, this section of twitter is a gift that keeps giving. Here are some of the best tweets from the past week: https://twitter.com/OhTimehin/status/1279179222674702336 https://twitter.com/oseazam/status/1279692781750018049 ... Read More

Non-binary Blog

#YNaijaNonBinary, Queer, twitter.

July 7, 2020

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#YNaijaNonBinary: 5 ways to be the best Queer ally ever

Do you have a queer friend/relative you want to be a strong ally for or do you just want to be a decent human who stands for everyone irrespective of their sexual orientation or identity? Congratulations! The decision to stand up and fight for someone else as much as you’re willing to stand up for... Read More

Non-binary Blog

#YNaijaNonBinary, Queer, Queer Ally

July 7, 2020

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#YNaijaNonBinary: A roll call for queer Nigerians was made and magic happened

In a tweet that has since garnered over twenty-two thousand likes, four thousand two hundred retweets, and over seven hundred comments, tweeter user @vincentdesmond_ made a tweet calling for a queer Nigerian thread. In response, the queers got in formation, shut down the homophobes that tried creeping in, and showed everyone a community made up... Read More

Non-binary Blog

#YNaijaNonBinary, Nigerian queer thread, Queer, Queer Nigerians, Safe Space

June 19, 2020

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The possibilities of Gender: Emeka Joseph Nwankwo, in conversation with Ayodele Olofintuade

Emeka Joseph Nwankwo is a writer and digital media professional from Nigeria. He served as the communications manager (Africa) for Cassava Republic Press and is currently working on his PhD research. His writing has appeared on platforms like Popula, adda, NPR, The Republic Journal, This is Africa, and The African Report. Ayodele Olofintuade is the... Read More

Non-binary Blog

ayodele olofintuade, Emeka Nwankwo, Masquerade, Queer

June 15, 2020

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#YNaijaNonBinary: In conversation with Dandelion Eghe Eghosa

Dandelion Eghosa is a non-binary visual artist who works out of Africa and explores queer themes through multi-media art that incorporates photography, filmmaking, analogue collage, embroidery and painting. They first gained prominence in the Nigerian art mainstream when they were chosen as one of 6 artists for the Rele Gallery Young Contemporaries exhibition in 2018.... Read More

Non-binary Blog

Dandelion Eghe Eghosa, non-binary, Queer, Unspoken Rudiments, ynaija

June 5, 2020

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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 clearly feminine. Asexual – A lack of sexual attraction to others or a lack of interest in sex. It can also be considered as a... Read More

Non-binary Blog

Bisexual, FTM, gay, LGBT, non-binary, non-conforming, Queer, Trans

June 5, 2020

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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 be, what human rights would be afforded to us all, what technology would have made possible by now, etc. We remember—or we forget—what our answers... Read More

Church Culture, Non-binary Blog

editor, Guest Editor, LGBT, non-binary, pride, pride month, Queer, ynaija

June 24, 2018

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Opinion: what is so wrong about being queer

Recently, I watched a very depressing and heartbreaking documentary on China Global Television News, CGTN. It was the story of how a transgender male by the name Dandara, living near the slums of Fortazela, Brazil, was picked up by one of his long time male patronisers, and after having had sex with him, tricked him... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

akinfeso Alabi, Queer

July 13, 2017

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[The Sexuality Blog] LGBTQ and need someone to talk to? TIERS is here to help you

As an LGBTQ person in a place like Nigeria where presenting the right public face can be the difference between life and death can be exhausting. Not knowing who to talk to puts an emotional strain on you and increases your risk of developing mental health problems like depression and anxiety. Plus there is all... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

Bisexual, gay, homosexuality, lesbian, LGBTQ, Queer, The Sexuality Blog, TIERs, Transgender

May 19, 2017

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[The Sexuality Blog]: There have always been queer Nigerians, get over it

We say it here all the time on the sexuality blog in response to the hateful and very inaccurate statement that homosexuality and queerness is some scourge brought in by either by colonialists or post-colonial, tv crazed, godless white men looking to ‘corrupt’ our ‘culture’: There were always Gay/Queer people in Africa, get over it... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

Area Scatter, performer, Queer, The Sexuality Blog

The Infiltration Of Gen Z Slangs Into Mainstream Media

#EndSARS: 2 Queer men and 1 straight man unravel where we went wrong

YNaija Non-Binary Chat tackles the question, “What is the place of gay Muslims in the eyes of Allah (SWT)?”

‘Human rights violation of the LGBT+:’ Are you playing your part?

In search of God: The place of Gay Christians in Christendom

Where the gays gather and it is holy

#YNaijaEndSARSupdate: Nigeria’s kick against #QueerNigerianLivesMatter indicates it is not ready to end homophobia | #NonBinary #Intersectional

YNaijaEndSARSupdate: The #QueerNigerianLivesMatter is not supposed to be a problem but here we are | #EndSARS

This is what we should focus on in debates of queer people found in heterosexual relationships

See 4 other myths standing in the way of queer liberation

Why Nigerians needs to rethink their stance on homophobia

Believe it or not, police brutality against queer Nigerians is injustice to all

These 5 false myths stand in the way of queer liberation in Nigeria

Conversion therapy creates more mental health problems than we hardly know

We must expand the boundaries of what we consider feminist issues

Once upon a time when Nigerian authors gave queer people a voice

Fluid sexuality is real and we may have more bisexuals than we know

#YNaijaNonBinary: 10 Tweets We Loved This Week

#YNaijaNonBinary: Death comes for everyone, love should too

#YNaijaNonBinary: 10 Tweets that gave us life this week

#YNaijaNonBinary: 5 ways to be the best Queer ally ever

#YNaijaNonBinary: A roll call for queer Nigerians was made and magic happened

The possibilities of Gender: Emeka Joseph Nwankwo, in conversation with Ayodele Olofintuade

#YNaijaNonBinary: In conversation with Dandelion Eghe Eghosa

#YNaijaNonBinary: A glossary of relevant queer related terms

#YNaijaNonBinary: ‘There is Hope’, A Note from the Guest Editor, Logan February

Opinion: what is so wrong about being queer

[The Sexuality Blog] LGBTQ and need someone to talk to? TIERS is here to help you

[The Sexuality Blog]: There have always been queer Nigerians, get over it

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