There is another twist in the Jussie Smollett case. From reports that the Empire actor faked his attack to promote his career to the news that we was indicted in a 16 count felony charge for the false assault, his lawyers have just released a statement that all charges against the actor has been dropped…
Space and void describe the same thing although both have slightly different meanings. But space, even in our outer space is not completely empty as there are thin amounts of atmospheric gasses present. Voids are more likely to be called as such when you refer to a man-made vacuum or a clear area that is…
Just a week ago, Seyi Omooba went on Twitter to thank God for her new role in ‘The Color Purple’ Musical. She would be one of the leads, playing the role of Celie in the critically acclaimed production. I can’t believe this is happening, I am so excited and privileged to be apart of this…
The LGBTIQ community in Kenya can celebrate another milestone as a court affirmed that the National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (NGHLRC) can officially register under the Non-Governmental Organizations Coordination (NGO) Act. Three judges dismissed the appeal by the NGO coordination board, agreeing with the High Court that ALL, including LGBT persons, should be…
This demonstrates the catalytic power of LGBT+ inclusion in helping Kenya achieve its economic goals Open For Business, a coalition of global companies making the case that inclusive and diverse societies are better for business and economic growth, released new research today which found that LGBT+ discrimination is costing Kenya between $181 million to $1.3…
The High Court of Kenya has postponed the proposed ruling to repeal Section 162 of the Penal Code, which criminalizes gay sex. The ruling was scheduled to hold today, 22nd February 2019 but is now postponed till May 24, 2019. According to a report on Reuters, Judge Chacha Mwita told a packed court in the…
Safer Nudes Nigeria is calling on queer individuals in Lagos and Abuja who are interested in participating in a one day meeting to discuss in real time and find solutions to: Safer ways of meeting dates online and offline. Sending nudes safely. Dealing with revenge porn, blackmail and extortion. Avoiding kito and other stories that…
Algeria is one of the 34 African countries where homosexuality is illegal. Same-sex sexual activity can receive fines or up to three years in prison. There are also no anti-discrimination laws and no laws protecting same-sex couples. Based on reports from Metro, 21-year-old Algerian medical student, Assil Belalta returned home around 7pm on Sunday night…
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The organisers of Mr Gay World™ South Africa have announced that the contest to select a delegate to represent South Africa at Mr Gay World™ 2019 in Cape Town will be held online. The decision was made in light of South Africa unexpectedly taking on hosting duties for Mr Gay World™ 2019. The organisers for…
Mrs. Dolapo Badmos, the Chief Superintendent and spokeswoman for the Lagos State Police Command in a recent statement warned gay persons in the country to leave the country or be persecuted. This statement was made on her personal Instagram account on Thursday, 17th January 2019. “If you are homosexually inclined,” she wrote. “Nigeria is not…
South-central African country, Angola joins the list of countries to join in the fight against the discrimination and criminalization of LGBT persons by signing a law to that effect. On Wednesday, January 23rd, Angola’s parliament adopted it’s first new penal code and removed a provision in its law inherited from its Portuguese colonizers that included…
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