When a woman in Nigeria dares to speak, the country finds a hundred ways to call her mad.It doesn’t matter whether she’s a celebrity, a politician’s wife, or an ordinary woman trying to survive a bad marriage. Once she breaks the silence, the system finds a way to break her. Her pain becomes a punchline, […]
She Must Be Mad’: The Nigerian Playbook for Silencing Women” Read More »
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
Beyond The Binary 4 Read More »
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
Reframing the Queer Narrative Beyond Trauma Read More »
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
HOW DO WE MOVE FORWARD? WHAT’S THE NEXT STEP? Read More »
