Tag "Homophobia"
The Trauma Of Being Dike
I had a dream this morning. A very weird dream that woke me up. I am back in Enugu, at the home of some of my family’s friends — the
THE CONSEQUENCE OF DIFFERENCE (A Kito Story)
For you are fearfully and wonderfully made. The day was 24th of May, 2019. Somewhere before that day, a plan had been made for me, against my being. When the
The Voice Of A Homosexual
Growing up effeminate gave me a notoriety that was as shocking as it was unwelcome. Imagine being known EVERYWHERE you went because you did not fit in the norm. Imagine
THE TERROR OF A GAY MAN
When we left the guesthouse for our night of karaoke fun that evening, we were all in high spirits. We were dressed to kill, all hoochie shorts, cropped tops and
PETER OBI, THE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDACY AND QUEER RIGHTS
We are back in election season and this might just be the most paramount election this country will experience in recent times. Everyone was perturbed about the candidates from the
NO HONOUR IN THE BLOOD
Circumstances following my father’s death have caused me to have to make some major life changes, some of which has made me something of a nomad in Lagos. I’ve been
A TON OF APPRECIATION
In many parts of the world, it is still a crime to be openly homosexual or to engage in same-sex coupling. For instance, Nigeria, according to the Research directorate, Canada,
ON THE SANCTITY OF QUEER LIVES AND THE LANGUAGE OF TRAGEDY
1. March, 2020 The Guardian: Man Kills Facebook Friend For ‘Sodomizing’ Him With 20,000 The Nation: Why I ‘Killed’ My Homosexual Facebook Friend, By Suspect April, 2021 Sahara Reporters:
THE CASE OF THE EGBEDA 57: What We Know About This State-Sponsored Homophobia
The Egbeda 57 was a case that held the nation’s attention for two years. It started with a regular birthday party held in Kelly Ann Hotel in Egbeda, Lagos, in
Ghana moves forward with anti-gay bill proposing 10-year prison sentence
An anti-gay legislation submitted to Ghana’s parliament could propose up to 10 years in jail for LGBTQ+ people as well as groups and individuals who advocate for their rights, express
