Tag "Down Low"

Series (Non-Fiction) 10 Comments

DIARY OF A GAY NIGERIAN IN THE UK (Entry 5)

The Down-Low Men As a queer man who grew up in a very homophobic environment (read Nigeria), I totally understand that queer folk in our societies have different journeys and

The Happenings 32 Comments

“Be Sure Of The Sexuality Of Your Partner Before You Get Married.” BBNaija’s Leo Dasilva advices

The former contestant of the juggernaut show, Big Brother Naija, shared his opinion on marriage and sexuality on his social media account. “Before you get married, be very sure of

Fiction 4 Comments

The Desired Touch

The week I found out that I’d gotten a random woman from a forgettable one-night stand pregnant was the most stressful week I’d had in years. I was in the

Fiction 21 Comments

Seeing Without Knowing

I’d known I was getting a new neighbor the moment the “for rent” sign disappeared from the townhouse next to mine. However, it was about two and a half weeks

Fiction 8 Comments

“I Ain’t Gay, But…”

When I got in a fight with one of my homeboys and my other two homeboys sided with him over me, I moved out of our apartment and in with

Poetry 6 Comments

MISPLACED LOVE

You’ll know someone is THE ONE If your heart knocks your ribcage when they’re near This Sandra says *  My heart yearns for you alone My soul craves you, Ekene

Our Stories 87 Comments

NOW, A THOUGHT FOR KENNY BADMUS’ WIFE

Written by Akin Akintayo, and originally published on akinblog.nl On the one hand, praise. A couple of days ago, I celebrated the coming out of Kenny Badmus on both the