People never seem to understand They judge without even trying to understand Living in a world where freedom is a scarcity A world where hiding is a normality It is never easy, being gay It is even harder to say It’s like standing still without knowing which way Hiding in plain sight is the new […]
We, as humans, have come a long way since civilization made us more aware people. Evolving and showing empathy, giving second chances, and benefits of doubts have made tolerance a widely embraced phenomenon, hence our fight to be free even in the face of prejudice and growing intolerance.
The Nigerian youth is a product of a culture of violence. The culture of violence in Nigeria has transcended our ancestry and it is only natural that we have imbibed parts, if not all of it. In a digital age, where the media and our phones give power to everyone regardless of who they are or how old they are, it was only a matter of time before the Nigerian youths learnt to digitalize that same culture online.
CategoriesOpen Call Our StoriesIt is mid-year and we have decided to make an open call for queer stories from queer writers. We are still dedicated to sharing diverse, impactful, and authentic stories from LGBTQ+ writers about anything and everything. We are open to receiving Fiction, Poetry, Creative Non-Fiction, Personal Essays, Fun Listicles, and any writing with a literary […]
Your closet is made of one-way mirrors.There is barely any room to breatheBut you have been there so longThat the claustrophobia has almost entirely waned.It’s cold.Your breath is clear in the crisp air,Fogging up the glass walls,Hiding your reflection.It’s better that way, you think,Failing at convincing yourself That the blurry reflection is not yours.Your closet […]
CategoriesComing Out Our StoriesWhen that door flung open that night, my life — past, present, and future — froze right before my eyes. I remembered the first time I got my period, and my dad freaking out. I thought about my chances of graduating with a first class. Or even graduating at all. I wondered what it would […]
CategoriesComing Out Our StoriesThe party was going well. Most people were having a nice time and we had just finished another round of games. We took a break for people to interact or dance before reconvening for more games. I had to use the restroom. The first two restrooms I tried to use were occupied. Typical of a […]
CategoriesComing Out Our StoriesI found myself in a closet yesterdayAnd it felt nothing like NarniaI was faced with the horrors of doomAnd crawling in there are the faces of gloomI see hungry claws and fangs in the darkAnd they are thirsty for blood – my bloodWith all might, I try to take flightBut I am repressed by the […]
CategoriesComing Out Our StoriesWe are pleased to announce the theme for April and May 2019 submissions on this platform as “Coming Out”. Have you come out? Do you plan to come out in the future? Have you had a failed attempt at coming out? Do you have thoughts around the concept of coming out? We want to share […]
CategoriesFirst Love Our StoriesFor you with a heart lost in a sad life, the one whose songs have been shut out from light… February 2015 He skipped to Bode’s canopy wearing a white shirt that had seen more beautiful mornings under the sun a while after the games were over. He called out to me with his arms […]
