Dearest Reader, With the current crippling economic situation in Nigeria, one can only worry as to how best the common man can navigate this. With our purchasing power constantly reducing whilst the cost of living rises, it can be hard to look after yourself. So what i would try to do in this article, is […]
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Lesbianism has been in existence since the beginning of time. The purpose of this writing, is to shine a light on the people who have walked this path before us. Who paved the way by activism, or by just existing authentically and showcasing their queerness. First on the list, Anne Lister and Ann Walker. Anne
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Why are heteronormative issues working their way into LGBTQGNC relationships? Feminism teaches us to kick against patriarchal beliefs and conventions with all our might, and yet ever so often, you may find that you are experiencing or enabling what you fight against. How? Let me break it down. Patriarchy, with its deep-rooted norms and expectations,
The smell of the mango tree wafted through our house whenever the rain fell. Ours was a smallhome, two bedrooms with a singular toilet and bathroom. Papa was a strong hunter and mymother loved farming. On days when the sun shone too bright and too hot, i and my brothernnaemeka would run off to play
When I returned to Ibadan, my compound was covered with dry leaves, and my house was filled with dust. Tamuno had packed every bag that belonged to her and had kept my keys under the doormat. I met Tamuno at a Jazz bar in Lagos. She was dressed in a red bandage dress and sat
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Dearest reader, It seems that the statement and right “freedom of speech and identity” is only applicable to heterosexual people. Every day in our changing world, people come up with creative ways to consistently stifle the human rights of others, as seen recently in the highly homophobic bill that Ghana’s legal and parliamentary affairs have
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Dearest Reader, Few experiences match the feeling of being ostracised by an entire nation, but for the LGBTQI community in Nigeria, this sense of isolation is a daily reality. There’s hardly a day that passes without encountering hate, with queer content now ubiquitous across blogs, whether for engagement or as clickbait—motivations we can only speculate.
Facing the fire: The Brutal Reality of Homophobia in Nigeria. Read More »
Lean in a little closer; let me share something captivating with you. Usually, Valentine’s Day is confined to a single day, but why should such a significant celebration of love be limited to only 24 hours? There is absolutely no reason! Who set these rules anyway? No one did! On this note, we present to
A week of love affair: Unmasking the magic of queer love. Read More »
The mainstream feminist movement in Nigeria has made significant strides in advocating for gender equality and addressing a wide range of issues affecting women. However, it has faced criticism for not always being fully inclusive of the diverse experiences and needs of all women, especially Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and disabled women. It’s important to
