Tag "Acceptance"

Our Stories 5 Comments

A Prayer From Chinelo Okparanta’s ‘Under The Udala Trees’

I just finished reading the riveting novel by Chinelo Okparanta. And after a story that filled me at once with sadness and hope, here’s the segment of the book that

Fiction 14 Comments

Short Story: Help! My Husband Is Gay!

Originally published on harryitie.com * “Help! My husband is gay!!!” That is the message Sister Sade sent to our Church WhatsApp Group. The message is followed by a series of

Series (Non-Fiction) 11 Comments

RANTINGS OF A RANDOM (Gay) NIGERIAN (Entry 66)

At work, I typically draw lines. I tend not to socialize with anyone I work with. However there was this guy Tunde who joined us about three years ago. I

The Happenings 4 Comments

Porn Star Colby Keller’s mother wanted to shoot him (and herself) after he came out

Adult film star Colby Keller went ahead and made Nico Tortorella cry during the most recent episode of the actor/model’s podcast The Love Bomb. Things started to get personal when

The Happenings 6 Comments

“We All Have To Get Used To Everyone’s Differences.” Pharrell shuts down Gospel singer Kim Burrell’s antigay rant on Ellen’s show

“There’s no space, there’s no room for any kind of prejudice in 2017 and moving on… We all have to get used to everyone’s differences and understand that this is

Our Stories 3 Comments

LOVE: DO WE DESERVE IT?

They say everyone deserves love. They say love is neither earned nor forced but comes on its own. They say love can’t be repressed, shut down or subdued. Even the

Editor's Desk 11 Comments

The Piece About What The LGBT Can Expect From Pope Francis

Pope Francis has made headlines worldwide for his conflicting statements and actions when it comes to LGBTQI people. In famous off-the-cuff remarks, he stunned many by asking “Who am I

Dear KD 23 Comments

DEAR KD: I Do Not Know How To Deal With My Friend’s Acceptance

I’m an ardent reader of Kito Diaries even though I don’t comment. But I believe in the power of opinions, which is why I want to share this and gain

Fiction 37 Comments

BOLA’S STORY

Let’s call her Bola. Bola was fifteen years old when she discovered it or rather when it dawned on her. Bola was a PK, you know, a pastor’s kid. She

The Happenings 2 Comments

“My Wife Thought I Was Gay When We First Met.” – Michael Bublé

Michael Bublé has won the hearts of men and women across the world – but it turns out his wife wasn’t too sure about which he preferred. The legendary singer