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Love Struck, Clichés, and Unexpected Twists
Bo shares her story about being love-struck and unexpected twists on the journey to true love
Not So Beautiful in Lagos
Godwin Nkasi shares his story on the trials and tribulations of dating in Lagos.
Cherish Every Moment…
For the 2023 holidays, I didn’t have anything planned, but I aimed to enjoy and have as much fun as…
Holiday Tales; Community Voices
Last Christmas, my partner and I decided to infuse a special touch by inviting a dear friend to join the…
I’m who I am
I am Tom Kólá, a trans & queer rights advocate, educator, public speaker, content creator, organizer & founder. Executive Director,…
My Journey to Authenticity
Growing up in Lagos, Nigeria, I was always known for my vivacious spirit and infectious laughter. I had a close-knit…
Queer Boy as Crucifixion and Other Poems
QUEER BOY AS CRUCIFIXION Your mother discovers you are queer from the neighbour’s son who goes to the same school…
Yes, I’m Gay
“I don’t know, I’ve been gay for as long as I’ve known my name.” That is the answer I give…
I’ve Got You
In a world where we are judged for who we areIn a world where we are told what to do,…
It Is Never Easy
People never seem to understand They judge without even trying to understand Living in a world where freedom is a…
Our Fight is Not Yet Over
We, as humans, have come a long way since civilization made us more aware people. Evolving and showing empathy, giving…
The Nigerian Youth and its Culture of Violence
The Nigerian youth is a product of a culture of violence. The culture of violence in Nigeria has transcended our…
Call for Submissions: Open Call
It is mid-year and we have decided to make an open call for queer stories from queer writers. We are…
The Glass Closet
Your closet is made of one-way mirrors.There is barely any room to breatheBut you have been there so longThat the…
Fallen Walls
When that door flung open that night, my life — past, present, and future — froze right before my eyes.…
House Party
The party was going well. Most people were having a nice time and we had just finished another round of…
The Wind in my Closet
I found myself in a closet yesterdayAnd it felt nothing like NarniaI was faced with the horrors of doomAnd crawling…
Call for Submissions: Coming Out
We are pleased to announce the theme for April and May 2019 submissions on this platform as “Coming Out”. Have…
Roses of Castille
For you with a heart lost in a sad life, the one whose songs have been shut out from light……
Bowed, but still, Loved
When you realize that you are different from the rest, you try to think of how it came to be,…
Turbulence
As always, she’s smiling when you see her, radiating a light you wished you possessed. She bends slightly to whisper…
My First and Only
How we met was one of those peculiar encountersYou don’t expect much, and you got more than you expectedWe spoke…
Funeral for the Living
This kiss started three days ago when Ayo and I shared a handshake. Something happened when we touched skins and…
A Summer Fling
I saw her at the supermarket. She was standing with a group of people dancing and acting silly without caring…
Two Loves Don’t Make a Right
In hindsight, he wasn’t handsome, eloquent, or generous, and neither was he ugly, inarticulate, or stingy. He was, to put…
A Lost Love
In the hallways of high school, Our hearts bonded like two irons in the hands of a blacksmith, Your seat…
Genuine Feelings Can’t Be Taught
Many years of education and no one taught us how to love. Our parents practiced Storge love with us, but…
Borders of Friendship
“Ugly as fuck…” That was the last message he saw before the entire chat disappeared and he had the chance…
All the Gazes in the Classroom
The rains had just ended, and Harmattan was about to start. We had lost some boys to other institutions, and…
SaferNudes Call for interest
Safer Nudes Nigeria is calling on queer individuals in Lagos and Abujawho are interested in participating in a one-day meeting…
Hidden Conversations
Sheri and Faith have had a long day; they cannot wait to lay in each other’s arms. It’s difficult; pretending…
This Message Was Deleted
It’s your birthday and for some reason, I decided to break the silence and send you a happy birthday message.…
Call for Submissions: First Love
We are excited to announce that we are now accepting submissions from the public for this platform. We believe that…
What matter most to you, and why? by Yinka Ade
Acceptance matters to me. I want acceptance from family, friends, colleagues and society. Somehow, seeking validation from people has driven…
Timi Leo- You are a Gift, Tell them
…”You no see that guy, see the way he dey do like woman, Waka like woman, talk like woman, he…