For gay Ugandans, Covid-19 risks extend far beyond virus itself
The Ugandan government’s response to Covid-19 has put the already vulnerable LGBTQI community at greater risk. A study…
Family, blackmail, intersex – LGBTQ counseling in Nigeria
LGBTIQ+ Nigerians benefit from the support provided by volunteer counselors via the Qtalk app. (Fifth in a series)
Nigerian singer breaks gender norms
Popular Nigerian singer Adedamola Adefolahan, professionally known as Fireboy, has no regard for gender norms. From the African…
In the works: Human rights defenders protection bill for Uganda
A Ugandan legislator has won parliament’s OK to draft and present a Human Rights Defenders Protection Bill.
Justice for Maha: Under pressure, Kuwait frees trans activist
International outrage helped bring about the release of Kuwaiti transgender woman Maha al-Mutairi on Monday, June 8, after…
Qtalk reveals the lives and struggles of gay Nigerians (1st of a series)
In Nigeria, where LGBTIQ+ persons face many struggles due to the country’s homophobia, the new Qtalk app provides…
Did Bisi Alimi really organize Nigeria’s ‘first-ever’ LGBT pride?
Nigerian gay activist Bisi Alimi and his foundation celebrated the lives and talents of LGBTIQ+ Nigerians in a…
‘It messed me up big time’: Attacks and taunts against gay Nigerian youth
Openly gay Nigerian student Matthew Blaise recounts the attacks and homophobic slurs he experiences at school.
Photos: S. African gay actor Somizi Mhlongo marries boyfriend
The Internet went wild in Africa after gay South African celebrity TV personality Somizi Buyani Mhlongo shared photos…
Nollywood actor Charles Awurum: God will punish gay men and Bobrisky
Popular Nollywood comic actor Charles Awurum has joined the pack of Nigerian celebrities who give their popularity a…