Ochanya’s story is one of the hardest truths about what it means to be a girl in Nigeria. She was only thirteen. Her dream was simple, an education. When teachers in her village school went on strike, her family, desperate to keep her learning, sent her to live with her aunt in Gbokolo, Benue State. […]
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Some questions never fade. They echo through the bones, restless, like a heartbeat that refuses to quiet down. For queer Nigerians, one question never leaves: What MORE must I do to be safe when I have followed every rule, when I have done everything I was told would protect me? It is not a plea
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Driving away from the event center, Mezino glanced back and saw Vally watching them, dumbfounded, his hands on his head. Turning away, he looked at Shola, her expression smug yet visibly upset. The drive to the hospital was long and silent, tension thick between them. Upon arriving, Shola rushed to the passenger side, ready to
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Op-Ed: Each time Nigerians discuss queer rights, someone inevitably says, “This is a Western idea.” It’s a phrase repeated so often that many now believe it. The assumption is simple: that queerness and human rights are foreign concepts shipped in from Europe or America to corrupt African culture. But this narrative is both lazy and
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For too long, stories about queer people, especially LBQGNC individuals in Nigeria, have been told through one narrow lens: suffering. Every documentary, article, or campaign seems to circle back to pain, rejection, or survival. While these experiences are real and valid, they have also become the only story people expect to hear. When trauma is
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Op-Ed: For years, in Africa non-profits have been the moral engine of social change. They have filled the gaps where governments and corporations fall short, driven by purpose more than profit. But something has shifted quietly and deeply in the development space. Donor money is no longer flowing like it used to. Grants are shrinking.
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Shola’s curiosity was piqued. “What does Titi have to do with Mezino?” she asked, reminding her PA that Mezino was male and, therefore, not a person of interest for her as a lesbian.
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After the call dropped, Mezino struggled with himself, but his dad’s disapproving gaze upon his return home made him crave a night out. Seeking a fresh escape, Mezino rummaged through his wardrobe for the perfect outfit for the high-profile party. He desired something classy, yet modest; masculine, yet feminine enough to showcase his self-acceptance at
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Are you passionate about human rights, social justice, and community empowerment? The Women’s Health and Equal Rights (WHER) Initiative is inviting applications for its Paralegal Training Program — designed to strengthen grassroots legal and mental health support for the LBQ-GNC community across Nigeria.
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Cynthia winced as she lowered herself onto Halima’s couch, cradling the heating pad against her stomach. The warmth seeped into her skin, dulling the sharp cramps that had been tormenting her all morning. Halima, still in her pajamas, hovered nearby, her eyes filled with concern as she stirred sugar into Cynthia’s tea. “You really don’t
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