As global attitudes towards LGBTQ+ identities continue to evolve, the portrayal of these communities in media becomes increasingly vital for fostering understanding and acceptance. Nigeria, like many other nations, grapples with a history of conservative values and legal frameworks that significantly impact the LGBTQ+ community. LGBTQ+ representation in Nigerian media has frequently been negative, echoing…
Award-winning Journalist and Reporter for BBC WhatsNew — an exciting weekly TV programme by the BBC for young people in Africa — Ben Hunte was recently announced as the new (and first) LGBT correspondent for the BBC. The news of his appointment was shared on the BBC’s official website and twitter handle on Thursday, 13th December 2018. According to…
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