Nigerian Queer activist Matthew Blaise has been announced as part of the group of LGBT+ advocates to be honoured with the 2021 MTV EMA Generation Change Award presented in collaboration with All Out. According to MTV, The Generation Change Award aims to recognize “fearless, original young people who are tackling the world’s toughest problems through…
Film lovers in Lagos will get a chance to watch 7 films exploring queerness in Black African and diasporic contexts in creative and experimental ways. Titled Queer Celluloid, the event is organised by Monangambee, a nomadic Pan-African microcinema in Lagos that seeks to engage Black continental and diasporic filmmakers, as well as Third Cinema, and…
Defiance explores the lives of young queer individuals who are not just out and visible but are vocal in the fight for equality in Nigeria. It also explores the laws in Nigeria and how they affect the personal lives of LGBT+ people in the country. Directed by Harry Itie, it features interviews with Matthew Blaise,…
The modern gay rights movement began because of the activism of black members of the community. Through riots, marches, protests and raising their voices, queer persons have constantly raised awareness and brought about change. Earlier movements of queer people focused on self-help and self-acceptance, such as the homophile movement of the 1950s. Over 60 decades…
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