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Kawajo: The immortal transwoman who changed Kano forever
It isn't so bizarre - because the flow of energy goes whatever way it just does - that someone will say something that sets you off on a remembrance of…
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282m face malnutrition in Africa- UN report says; Jailed transgender women in Cameroon to be released pending appeal | 5 Things That Matter Today
Across the African continent, here are 5 culturally relevant stories you shouldn't miss out on: 282 million face malnutrition in Africa- UN report says. World hunger and malnutrition levels worsened…
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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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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 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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5 Things that Should Matter Today: Respecting Bobrisky’s pronouns will cost you absolutely nothing
Following reports of the police shutting down the venue for Bobrisky's birthday on Saturday, social media had a melt down processing and reacting to the news. Amid conversations on the…
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World Health Organisation (WHO) removes transgender from list of mental disorders and we stan
The World Health Organization has officially decided to stop classifying transgender people as mentally ill. Given the decision of Kenya's High Court not to decriminalise homosexuality last week, WHO deciding…
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Entertainment Roundup: Rihanna kick-starts celebrity boycott of the Super Bowl; IK Ogbonna and wife give hints on separation | More stories
Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Are IK Ogbonna and wife, Sonia separated? It started about…
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The Sexuality Blog: America just elected its first transgender lawmaker
What a difference a year can make. It has been approximately a year since President Donald Trump was elected into office by a vast majority of white comfortable-in-skin men and women…
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Here is what #NationalComingOutDay means and why it matters
The first time I saw a transperson was on NTA Kaduna in the early 2000's. I do not remember the name of the show anymore, and I suspect people who…
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[The Sexuality Blog] The not-so-secret life of a transgender woman (WATCH)
After the letdown that was Batta box's Gay in Nigeria 'documentary', we got somewhat apprehensive about 'well meaning' heterosexual persons seeking to tell the stories of disenfranchised LGBT people on…
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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] A transwoman with a penis was moved to a women’s prison and this happened
One of the big discussions around the idea of transness is the argument that gender is innate and that person transforming from one gender to another doesn't change their innate…
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[The Sexuality Blog] If there is one essay you should read today, its this one by Munroe Bergdof
Identity politics is a huge thing, especially now in the age of Donald Trump. Sexual, religious and racial minorities are discovering, often in very violent and dehumanising ways, that the…
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First transgender beauty queen crowned in India (PHOTOS)
India on Sunday crowned its first ever Miss Transqueen at the maiden edition of the transgender beauty pageant. 26-year-old Nitasha Biswas was named the country's first transgender queen. She contested…
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US Defense Secretary, Mattis puts hold on Trump’s transgender Ban
US Defense Secretary, Jim Mattis announced last night that he is putting a temporary halt on the implementation of President Trump’s ban on transgender people on active military duty, justifying…
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[The Sexuality Blog] Aren’t we tired of equating sex and sexual minorities with HIV?
This morning on Twitter, the conversation - as it is wont to - roved on to sexual minorities. Trans people in particular, have been the focus on many twitter arguments,…
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Joint military chiefs say there will be no changes to Obama transgender policy
Chairman of the Joint Military Chiefs on Thursday told top military officials that President Trump's transgender ban tweet did not change anything in the military's transgender policy. In a message…
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These are the 18 countries that allow transgender serve in their military
President Trump's recent announcement to reverse the Obama policy allowing transgender people to serve in the military, takes the world power off a scanty list of countries that allow individuals…
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President Trump declares: “We worship God in America”
Just after he dropped a bomb on the LGBTQ Community reversing an Obama era policy and continued his Twitter attack on Attorney General Jeff Sessions, President Trump tweeted to declare…
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Ban on Transgenders: Donald Trump has much support from the American people – White House
The White House has said US President Donald hasn't betrayed his commitment to the transgender community. Trump had in June 2016 wrote, "Thank you to the LGBT community, I will fight…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today
These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. Nigeria May Stay Longer In Recession – Emefiele Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, says Nigeria may…
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Trump announces Transgender people would not be allowed to serve in the U.S. Military
President Donald Trump in a series of tweets has announced that from now on, transgender people would not be allowed to serve in the U.S. military in any capacity. The president…
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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…
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Gay couple prepare to welcome their first biological child
Two gay dads, Biff Chaplow and Trystan Reese have shown excitement as they prepare to welcome their first biological child. The duo are already adoptive parents to two young children,…
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Caitlyn Jenner removes penis, completes final gender transition
by Dolapo Adelana Caitlyn Jenner has finally undergone genital surgery to complete her transition from male to female, according to RadarOnline.com can exclusively reveal. In a new memoir, The Secrets of…
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The Thread: “There’s no universal experience of gender ” | Laverne Cox responds to Chimamanda
The conversation about gender, the policing of it, feminism and privilege has been ongoing on social media, thanks to Chimamanda's interview on Channel 4. Laverne Cox chimes in on it:…
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The Thread: “Chimamanda needs to take a lesson from herself on the danger of a single story” | A transwoman’s thoughts
Chimamanda's statements that "transwomen are transwomen" generated quite the controversy on social media, a controversy that has seen her issue two clarifications in support of her initial statements. This is a…
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“Transgender women are transgender women” | Chimamanda breaks the internet again (WATCH)
by Dolapo Adelana Nigerian-born author Chimamanda Adichie, in an interview with UK’s Channel 4 shared her thoughts on transgender women. Speaking, she said transgender women cannot equate their experiences with…
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Ila Adu, daughter of Pop singer Sade begins gender transition
Ila Adu daughter of multiple award winning musician Sade Adu has begun her gender transition. The 20-year-old, who is a lesbian was diagnosed with gender dysmorphia and has begun her…
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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