Love Struck, Clichés, and Unexpected Twists
Bo shares her story about being love-struck and unexpected twists on the journey to true love
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CategoriesArticles Our StoriesNot So Beautiful in Lagos
Godwin Nkasi shares his story on the trials and tribulations of dating in Lagos.
CategoriesArticles Our Stories TransCherish Every Moment…
For the 2023 holidays, I didn’t have anything planned, but I aimed to enjoy and have as much fun as possible with my chosen family. The holiday didn’t fully kick off until the end of the work year, around the 15th of December. I took to the streets of Lagos with my friends, engaging in […]
Queer Human Rights Education (QHRE) series
Queer Human Rights Education (QHRE) is an online dialogue aimed at educating the LGBTQIA+ community and the public in general about their constitutional rights as Nigerians. The dialogueis held on Twitter Space and features a panel discussion focused on helping Nigerians understand their rights and learn the laws that protect these rights as citizens of […]
International Women’s Day, 2023
For the IWD 2023 this year, we celebrate LBTQI+ women who are crushing it in their lives, careers, and business with our #MoreThanMySexuality campaign.#MoreThanMySexuality campaign seeks to break the misinformed ideas and wrong stereotypes the public places on LBTQI+ women. This common narrative seeks to dehumanize LBTQI+ women and reduce them to what happens in the privacy of […]
CategoriesArticles LGBT Our Stories TransI’m who I am
I am Tom Kólá, a trans & queer rights advocate, educator, public speaker, content creator, organizer & founder. Executive Director, Trans Nigerian Support I’ve always known who I am. In regards to my gender, I knew who I was as early as the age of 4 despite being born into an unsupportive family & society. […]
From Adversity to Advocacy
I’m Rihanna, a trans woman residing in Lagos state, Nigeria. Embracing my identity hasn’t been an easy journey. After coming out, I faced rejection from my family, leading to homelessness. Everywhere I turned, discrimination loomed, leaving me isolated. During that trying period, I slept on the streets, under a Lagos bridge, where I encountered harassment […]
CategoriesUncategorizedIlluminating Trans Lives: Documentaries You Can’t Miss.
Hey everyone! Today, we’re diving into the vibrant world of documentaries that celebrate and uplift transgender lives. These powerful films are not just windows into personal stories; they’re beacons of authenticity, shedding light on the diverse experiences of transgender individuals. Let’s explore this curated list of documentaries that capture the essence, struggles, triumphs, and sheer […]
CategoriesComing Out Our StoriesMy Journey to Authenticity
Growing up in Lagos, Nigeria, I was always known for my vivacious spirit and infectious laughter. I had a close-knit family, and they cherished me for who they believed I was. But I carried a secret that had burdened me for years. From a young age, I knew I was different. I had felt it […]