What it was like to attend Nigeria’s Pride In - Dazed
Jul 4, 2022 · From June 20-26, Pride In Lagos hosted a series of events dedicated to creating a safe space for the queer community in the city. These events included a panel discussion in collaboration with the Goethe-Institut Lagos, which showcased the work of Wolfgang Tilmans.
LGBTQ rights in Nigeria - Wikipedia
Cape Town Pride 2014 participants protested in support of LGBT rights in Nigeria.. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people in Nigeria face severe challenges. Both male and female expressions of homosexuality are illegal in Nigeria and punishable by up to 14 years in prison. [2] There are no legal protections for LGBTQ …
Press Release – Pride in Lagos 2024 – QueerCity Media
Jun 14, 2024 · Lagos, Nigeria – Pride in Lagos is thrilled to announce its groundbreaking event, The Equality Summit & Awards 2024, under the theme “Building an Equitable Nigeria, a Possible Future for All.”
Home - Pride of Nigeria
Pride of Nigeria serves as a beacon of national pride and global representation. We are on a mission to showcase the beauty, diversity, and richness of Nigeria’s heritage, products, and experiences to the world while fostering economic empowerment and cultural appreciation.
LGBTQ+ Nigerians Are Celebrating Pride Month in ... - Global Citizen
Nigerian LGBTQ+ events have been growing in number and size in recent years, although they remain behind closed doors due to safety and legal concerns. Celebrations this year are centred around the week-long Pride in Lagos event which will …
The Politics of Nigerian ‘Pride’ | The Republic
Jun 20, 2024 · For a long time, queer Nigerians have created spaces that affirm and celebrate queer identities. Read this essay about Pride in Nigeria.
What it was like to attend Nigeria’s first-ever Pride event.
Jul 5, 2022 · These actions have successfully eroded many queer safe spaces into non-existence, and have effectively made things like a Pride celebration in Nigeria seem like a far-off dream. However, for Olaide Kayode Timleyin, a producer and founder of Queercity Media, this was a dream he was determined to make a reality.
Pride Month: Celebrating the dreams and aspirations of queer …
Jun 22, 2024 · Pride Month in Nigeria plays a crucial role in highlighting the significance of visibility and representation for the queer community. It helps validate identities, combat stereotypes, and promote societal acceptance and understanding.
NIGERIA’s FIRST EVER (MONTH-LONG) LGBTQ+ PRIDE PROTESTS …
Sep 12, 2022 · October 1, 2019, not only marked Nigeria’s 59 th independence anniversary but also the end of a month-long LGBT+ pride protests which kicked off in Abuja, and subsequently to Lagos from the 1 st...
NIGERIA’s FIRST EVER (MONTH-LONG) BISEXUAL PRIDE …
Sep 12, 2022 · Pride is personal and traditional in fear, bravery, courage and sometimes cowardice. Pride is paying homage to our LGBT+ Champions and allies dead and alive
- Some results have been removed