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What’s A Nigerian Gay Man To Do?

I don’t even know where to start with this problem but I’ll try.

I don’t know if it’s me or it’s the heteronormative gay front in Nigeria, but I’ve been struggling with getting hookups. I’m not really the sex-crazed type, and I’m very picky when it comes to who I’d fuck. Then I meet someone I like, and it seems like all is going good, and they suddenly pull out sighting similar reasons.

I’ll like to make it clear that I’m versatile and I like older guys. A lot of the older guys I meet tend to be Tops and I don’t have an issue with bottoming. In the course of getting to know each other better in person, they begin to express their discomfort with the fact that I’m too “manly” for them.

What?!

Recently, a guy I was really digging said I don’t look like someone who would be submissive, and he wanted a submissive bottom. He also went ahead and blocked me on Facebook and WhatsApp and I was thrown into confusion.

Like, how is this a problem?

I’m not feminine enough? I can’t get laid because I exhume dominance? Just negodu ndi Homo Nigeria!

It goes a step further.

Guys basically feel too intimidated to make an approach. And those that do are almost never my type. Then I hear some say corny things like they can’t go against me because they are scared of my anger. Again – What?! I’m the nicest bunny in the jungle.

It goes two steps further.

I was trying to hook up with a friend. Then he learnt I am versatile and got instantly turned off because he didn’t think I bottomed, and that was an obvious deal-breaker for him for some reason that I’m actually not clear on.

The worst part is that, I’m very in touch with my femininity. I’m as feminine as they come. This just confuses me really. I might not be submissive, I agree, but what has that got to do with anything?

There’s nothing I haven’t been called o: “Not gay enough,” “Doesn’t look gay,” “Bland,” “Too laid back,” “Crowd blender”… It goes on.

Honestly, what’s a Nigerian Gay Man to do?

Written by Bain

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22 Comments

  1. I know you. You are not one bit masculine though. Whoever told you that you were too masculine ehn!!! You be IYA! AKATA sef!

    1. I have come to realise only people with complexes and esteem issues find certain other people ‘rude’, ‘proud’ and many other adjectives. Lick ur wounds and posh up if u don’t meet certain standards and stop crying “You’re rude”

    2. Do you even know the guy?.Have you associated with him on one before?.

      I will advise you shut the fuck up seeing as you know diddly squat.

      Oh,having read few of your comments on this blog,rude is right up your alley.

      Run along,go find a dick to ride.

    3. Looool. I was right. You are a spurned suitor. I’ll choose him over you ANYDAY. Articulate and expressive, better than the nonentity u embody. He must have spotted u for the loser u r from a mile away.

      I don’t know what ur mirrors are for, but it sure as hell don’t reflect class. It’s the ppl you roll with who do.

    4. Dude,there is no price or award for idiocy such as you display,really.

      For the records,I am no spurned suitor.Comfortable in the long-term relationship I’m in,thank you.

      As for mirrors,I’m not surprised that flew over your head.You are déclassé, after all.

  2. Wait, WHAT??? I was nodding my head until I got to the ‘too masculine’ part. Will these ppl just decide on what they want in life???

    I think u r picking on ppl who obviously have deep rooted battles with their IH because I know these same would complain if u were ‘too feminine’. Seriously though WTF

  3. Lol don’t worry about fitting in, i have similar issues. Been told I can be intimidating and i haven’t even opened my mouth… when in actuality i am very friendly.

    Basically, if they’re making excuses… let them go. Life is too short and there are few hundred million gay/bi men in this world.

  4. Who says you’re a nice bunny in any bush,eh?.

    Dude,you define rude.Maybe that’s why they’re taking to their heels,not anything about you looking masculine or not.

    I actually laughed at that,btw.I don’t see you masculine anything, you actually have a visible touch of the femme about you,appearance wise.

    It’s your personality you need to work on,not your looks or physical disposition.

  5. wow i just discovered this site… erm, i need a boyfriend a friend whatever… (desperate much) yes. I have been eyeing one guy at tradefair market, sexy as fuck, masculing with a toutish air but dresses well. tried shooting my short yesterday didnt go so well, said he was in ahurry, want to invite him to see black panther with me, i dont know. i have been single for ten years now, it is fucking hard walahi. and i like masculine men, maybe i am too picky sha, i dont know. who wnts to meet me.

  6. I know there is nothing like the perfect person but soon you will meet that person who adores you.

    Do not try to fit in.

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