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The harsh reality of conversion therapy in Nigeria
Though the practice is banned elsewhere, it continues in the West African country
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What it’s like to live as a femme man in Nigeria
Both femmephobia and homophobia make for a volatile experience
Nigeria’s presidential election is coming up—what does this mean for queer people in the country?
LGBTQ+ Nigerians have a range of interests and emotions when it comes to this election
LGBTQ+ Nigerians oppose a proposed bill on crossdressing, say the issue is being used as an election distraction
Nigeria’s anti-gay laws continue to make the country unsafe for the LGBTQ+ community
Three Nigerian men will be stoned to death following homosexuality conviction
The sentence follows reports of a gay man being executed in Iran over “sodomy” charges
Lagos, Nigeria, prepares for the country’s first-ever Pride
Even with strict conservative laws, the queer community in Nigeria’s most populated city prepares for a week-long community celebration
Two Nigerian filmmakers discuss the future of queer cinema in Nollywood
Uyaiedu Ikpe-Etim and Wapah Ezeigwe make art that pushes back against homophobic norms in Nollywood
It is illegal for LGBTQ+ Nigerians to gather. This app offers a safe opportunity to form community
Facing discrimination and isolation, online mental health counselling can be a life saver
After a summer of protest, queer Nigerians continue to fight for rights
Whether on the streets or in creative ways online, LGBTQ+ Nigerians are creating community and calling for change in the wake of the #EndSARS movement
For LGBTQ+ Nigerians, Twitter is home for unbridled queer celebration
In the community colloquially known as “Qwitter,” users find safety, comfort and joy with other queer folks—often for the first time
In Nigeria, podcasts give voice to LGBTQ people
While queer and trans Nigerians remain persecuted, shows like ‘Queercity’ and ‘The Pride Diaries’ create a sense of community among the country’s LGBTQ population
How Nigeria’s COVID-19 lockdown affected queer folks
For some, it was marked by a return to homophobic homes. For others, it was a chance to reflect on their reprieve
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Nigerian arrests, branding and backbenchers
Your Daily Package of newsy and naughty bits from around the world
New York City: Activists arrested outside Nigerian consulate
Protest part of global day of action against anti-gay law
Nigeria: Men whipped in court after being convicted for gay sex
Activist says the four could face further violence in jail if they can’t pay fines
Nigeria: Anglican church calls for members to take anti-gay oath
Clause in constitution applies to laypeople, clergy and house of bishops
Nigerian officials lash man arrested for being gay
‘This thing is an abomination,’ one sharia commission official said
Nigeria: Trial of 10 men to be held in secret after court attacked
Defendants to be prosecuted for being gay
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