Abuja was supposed to be a fresh start. A chance to bridge the gap that time and distance had carved between us. Kamsi had picked the hotel, excitedly sending me pictures of Bon Hotel’s elegant suites, its rooftop pool glistening in the sunlight. “It’s perfect, Ada,” she had said over the phone. “Just you and […]
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On Monday, Trump signed an executive order that made it a policy of the federal government to only recognize “two sexes, male and female,” which he defined as having begun “at conception”. In addition to reversing the ability of Americans to mark “other” or “X” on federal forms, the executive order could have huge implications
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I still remember the moment Kamsi walked into my life, or rather, my hostel room. A first-year student, lost in the maze of Awka’s campus life, she had followed the wrong hostel trail. Her oversized UNIZIK hoodie swallowed her slim frame, but her voice, though hesitant, carried warmth when she asked for directions. From that
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Gender-based violence in Nigeria doesn’t only affect cisgender women. but also endangers LBQ women and gender nonconforming people, an experience often worsened by societal stigma and discriminatory laws.
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The year has seen a troubling escalation in anti-LGBTQ+ measures in Nigeria, particularly targeting the transgender community. A wave of threats and arrests, physical assaults, and killings has left activists and community members worried and in fear. The killing of “Abuja Area Mama,” a well-known transgender TikToker, has since August further shaken the community. The
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In a powerful display of community and defiance, African Pride Accelerated 2024 brought together the LGBTQ+ community from across the country to celebrate their triumphs, resilience, and communal growth. The event, held September 24th-27th, served as a vital platform for connection, empowerment, and activism. Conceived as a response to the persistent oppression and violence faced
