Nigerian model becomes the first trans contestant in a beauty pageant
Transgender Nigerian woman Veso Golden Oke, age 25, is the first trans woman allowed to compete in a…
Ex of Nollywood actress identified in anti-gay attack
The victim of a recent anti-gay blackmail attack has named a Nollywood star’s ex-husband as one of the…
Methodists in Africa, U.K., U.S. dispute same-sex marriage
Methodist churches in Africa and the West are embroiled in controversies over whether to accept LGBT people and…
Nigerian gay priest wants to marry; Church of England says no
An openly gay priest from Nigeria has found himself entangled in the homophobia of the Church of England.…
Gay in Nigeria: Staying safe is hard, but here’s how to do it
The Initiative for Equality Rights [TIERs] a Lagos-based Nigerian organization working to ensure LGBTIQ equality, protection and acceptance,…
Nigeria gets its first lesbian documentary
The Equality Hub, a Lagos-based Nigerian human rights non-governmental organization, has produced Nigeria’s first lesbian-focused documentary film. From…
Nigeria: Three anti-gay criminals captured, but then freed
Three members of a group of vicious anti-gay criminals were apprehended last week at Ibusa town in Delta…
Gay Nigerian ex-priest honored for supporting asylum-seekers
John Adewoye, a gay former priest from Nigeria, has received an award in recognition of his work supporting…
Survey: Nigerians are more accepting of gay people
A new survey in Nigeria reveals growing acceptance of LGBT+ people, including family members who are gay.
Nigerian music producer supports effeminate male dancer
Popular Nigerian producer and record label owner Don Jazzy surprised many on Instagram when he expressed support for…