What Acceptance From A Loved One Should Look Like
Many a time, as gay Nigerians who are beset with homophobia from family, friends and the society around us, we often settle for whatever scraps we get from those who exhibit any form of tolerance toward us. We rationalize it. We make excuses for it. We say things like, “My sexuality does not define me. So my straight friends do
THE MEN OF PORT HARCOURT (The Audacity Of Penis)
Ugh!!! The Men of Port Harcourt are sneaks. And such very uncreative sneaks for that matter. Because, ahn-ahn!!! What is wrong with these men? How do you tell someone that you do not want something, and they start to look for underhanded means to get you to do these things? First was my friend, Boma — the one whose house
Kito Alert: New Reports of Scum From the South-East
In the past several months, we have had reports of kito scum, whether operating as a gang or on their own. And in this never-ending battle to keep the community safe from these criminals, here they are: Prince Val He resides in Enugu. Number: 08122118778 And he operates by luring gay men from hookup apps to a hotel in Abakpa,
I LOVE YOU
Note: Spoilers for Heartstopper Season 2 ahead. I love you. Those are the words that most everyone who’s queer in Nigeria would agree is the most abused statement in the community. Not “I was born this way.” Not “I’m out and proud.” Not even “Are you top or bottom?”(Okay, wait, maybe this one is debatable). But yeah, “I love you”
THE MEN OF PORT HARCOURT (The Curious Cases of Casper and Casper)
ghost /ɡəʊst/ noun an apparition of a dead person which is believed to appear or become manifest to the living, typically as a nebulous image. “the building is haunted by the ghost of a monk.” Similar: spectre, phantom, wraith a person who appears and disappears from your life as they wish, without announcement or fanfare. “the ghost of Henry called
Not a Top. Not a Bottom. What about the Side?
A few days ago, I encountered a tweet posted by the adult film star, Phoenix Fellington, made controversial because he was deriding gay men who play the sexual role of Side. Of course, Queer Twitter didn’t waste time taking him to task over the tweet’s shocking insensitivity. Incidentally, a friend screenshot the tweet and sent to me, wanting to know
The Proposal: Three Queer Men Are Looking For Partners
Hi, my name is Charles. I am in my late 30’s and a bisexual man from the East, Anambra precisely. I work and reside in Enugu. I am financially stable and comfortable. And I am interested in a feminine-presenting queer woman (preferably Bi, but Lesbian is welcomed), who is between the ages of 25 and 35 years of age. I
LOVE AND SEX IN THE CITY (Episode 60)
PREVIOUSLY ON LOVE AND SEX IN THE CITY… “Paschal Atarere!” the policeman in the lead called out as they got close. “I am he,” Paschal said, straightening up. “He can’t