Amplifying LGBTQ voices have been part of YNaija’s content ethos since 2017. And with this year’s Pride themed as Loving in Colour: A Celebration of Queer Love for our Pride Month special, we recognise yet again the necessity for LGBTQ+ people to exist in a world where they aren’t harmed or discriminated against for who... Read More

coming out, LGBTQ Nigerians, pride month, Queer closet, Queer Love, Queer Nigerians, SSMPA

May 10, 2021

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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 it – he could be dead in a ditch somewhere with no one aware of the whereabouts of his mangled corpse. He had a name... Read More

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Extortion, Kito, LGBT+, Murder, Robbery, Same-Sex Prohibition Act (SSMPA), SSMPA

March 22, 2021

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YouTuber Victor Emmanuel is protesting against the SSMPA with a hunger strike. How will it play out?

Nigerian YouTuber, Victor Emmanuel, popularly known as VicWonder has gone on indefinite hunger strike in a protest calling for the repeal of the infamous Same-Sex Prohibition Act, 2013 (SSMPA) that criminalizes gay marriage in addition to curtailing the rights of the LGTB+ to free association. Victor, who runs the YouTube channel ‘For Fags Sake!’ revealed... Read More

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February 9, 2021

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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 time, sexual and gender minorities across the globe who looked on the global powerhouse for a crumb of protection lost hope on even that. The... Read More

Non-binary Blog

gay rights, human rights, LGBT+, nigeria, President Biden, SSMPA, us government

January 22, 2021

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‘I am Gay AF:’ More than anything else, Nigerian parents should be bothered about the shame of terrible parenting

“Yes I am Gay AF ??” That’s the caption under a topless image posted by Bolu Okupe on his Instagram page two days ago. The post – a public declaration by Dr. Doyin Okupe‘s son, had Nigerian blogs falling over one another to break the news of the juicy development (or controversy extraordinaire) for Nigeria’s... Read More

Non-binary Blog

Doyin Okupe, gay, homosexual, homosexuality, Laws against homosexual activity, nigeria, Same-Sex Prohibition Act (SSMPA), SSMPA

August 26, 2020

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Nigeria will prefer to keep 57 accused men in custody than bring terrorists to book

It’s been two years since the Nigerian police allowed a media trial for 57 young Nigerians in Egbeda, Lagos – accusing them of same-sex relations and hosting an initiation party. According to the state police commissioner, Imohimi Edgal, the police had acted upon intelligence provided by a reliable source. So, they raided the hotel at... Read More

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Dolapo Badmus, Egbeda57, homosexuality, SSMPA

August 7, 2020

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#YNaijaNonBinary: Can the LGBTQ community in Nigeria achieve equality?

– Oludolapo Ige For many Nigerians, the idea of homosexuality is simply unthinkable. In their minds there’s no argument, it’s an abomination, full stop, the conversation ends there. But whether they like it or not, the conversation is just beginning. The LGBTQ community in Nigeria grows every day, not all of the community members... Read More

Non-binary Blog

Bisexuals, homosexuality in Nigeria, LGBTQ Community, SSMPA

March 15, 2018

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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 people. The Same-Sex Marriage Prohibition Act (SSMPA) bans gay marriage, same-sex “amorous relationships” and membership of gay rights groups with penalties of up to fourteen... Read More

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The term ‘Kito’ diminishes the gravity of crimes committed against the LGBT+

YouTuber Victor Emmanuel is protesting against the SSMPA with a hunger strike. How will it play out?

Gay Rights for all | US Government memorandum on global LGBT+ rights could backfire

‘I am Gay AF:’ More than anything else, Nigerian parents should be bothered about the shame of terrible parenting

Nigeria will prefer to keep 57 accused men in custody than bring terrorists to book

#YNaijaNonBinary: Can the LGBTQ community in Nigeria achieve equality?

Here’s What No One Tells You About LGBT Acceptance in Nigeria

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