The Legend of the Underground Examines Nigerian Youth and Gender
In the HBO doc, these young people use their own creativity and expression to live authentically against Nigeria's rigid gender norms.
JUNE 29 2021 6:20 AM
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Gay Nigerians Are Struggling to Live
In a country where being gay can land you in jail, activists discuss their experiences.
NOVEMBER 20 2017 1:57 PM
One of Africa's Scariest Homophobes Just Lost Reelection
Nigeria has a new president from a new party. There are mixed signals, though, about what that will mean for LGBT Nigerians.
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APRIL 01 2015 2:00 PM
Was the U.S.-Africa Summit a Bust for LGBT Equality?
After failing to win a seat at the table inside the summit, HRC and Human Rights First are sizing up the potential impact on the lives of LGBTs from the historic U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit.
AUGUST 13 2014 5:30 AM
WATCH: Christian Pastors Involved in African LGBT Issues — But Not How You May Think
A group of Christian pastors in Chicago will provide safe space for LGBTs fleeing draconian laws in Africa.
MARCH 07 2014 3:20 PM
Whoopi Condemns Anti-LGBT Laws in Africa
In a video for the Human Rights Campaign, Whoopi Goldberg condemned Uganda's and Nigeria's laws that allow LGBT people to be rounded up and criminally punished.
MARCH 02 2014 1:49 PM
Dozens Arrested for Attending Gay Wedding in Nigeria
Homosexuality is illegal in the West African nation.
AUGUST 30 2023 8:30 AM
Judge Throws Out Charges Against Gay Nigerian Men Attending a Party
The case was thrown out because of "lack of diligent prosecution," but the men could be re-arrested if more evidence emerges.
OCTOBER 29 2020 1:41 PM
Challenging Masculinity and Femininity in Nigeria
A new magazine helps Nigerians see gender diversity through fashion and entertainment.
SEPTEMBER 05 2017 3:21 PM
Nigerian Court Puts Dozens on Trial Over Alleged Gay Wedding
A lawyer defending the accused men said they were gathering to celebrate a birthday party, not an illegal same-sex wedding ceremony.
MAY 09 2017 2:59 PM
Gay Activist Confronts Nigeria's President on Homophobic Law
President Goodluck Jonathan reportedly told activist Michael Ighodaro that opponents of the law could challenge it in court.
AUGUST 07 2014 7:44 PM
Nigerians Punished With Public Whipping for Gay Sex
Four men from Nigeria were forced to admit to having gay sex, which led to them being arrested and then publicly whipped as punishment.
MARCH 06 2014 1:33 PM
Nigerian Homes Raided to 'Cleanse' Neighborhood of Gays
Fourteen young men were dragged out of bed and beaten in the middle of the night for being allegedly gay.
FEBRUARY 15 2014 12:12 PM
Gay Men in Nigeria Targeted in Dating App Extortion Scheme
The blackmailers pose as potential dates to entrap their victims.
MAY 16 2023 2:00 PM
19 Arrested at Same-Sex Wedding in Nigeria
Marriage equality and same-sex sexual relations are illegal in the country.
DECEMBER 21 2022 1:30 PM
Author Akwaeke Emezi Gives Readers a New, Queer Look at Death
"I like to talk about death a lot," says the author of The Death of Vivek Oji.
JULY 28 2020 3:11 PM
Nigerian Police Arrest 42 Gay Men for Seeking HIV Testing and Counseling
The men may face up to 14 years in prison.
JULY 31 2017 3:24 PM
53 Men Arrested in Nigeria for Attending 'Gay Wedding'
The men are charged with conspiracy, unlawful assembly, and belonging to an unlawful society.
APRIL 22 2017 6:02 PM
New Jersey Rep Gets Blowback on Antigay Statements
Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. didn't care for fellow N.J. congressman Chris Smith saying gay rights are not human rights.
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FEBRUARY 06 2015 7:00 AM
WATCH: Asylum-Seeker Flees Antigay Persecution in Nigeria
Apata Aderonke Adejumoke, who has been in the U.K. for 10 years, faces prison or death if deported to Nigeria.
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