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Olori on the typical state of mind of most queer persons living in Nigeria On what was supposed to be a regular night of music, dancing, and celebration, over 40 young people in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, were rounded up by the police in a raid that has once again reminded us how fragile safety is for LGBTIQ+ people in Nigeria. The event, advertised publicly as a rave/dance party that attendees paid to attend, was stormed by officers from the state police division. Accordin

In a world that often insists lesbian women must shrink, tone down, or disappear, masc presenting women (Nigerian queer studs) carve out their own space with style, confidence, and a touch of defiance. We sat down with Tobi, a non-binary Nigeria-based masc-presenting person, to talk about what it really means to live authentically in Nigeria, as someone navigating love, work, friendship, and identity while unapologetically masc. From hilarious dating encounters to the pressur

Are queer women even allowed to get tired? Some days it feels like exhaustion is a luxury you simply cannot afford. From the moment you step into the office to the moment your head hits the pillow, there’s a constant calculation running in the back of your mind: what can I say, what can I do, and how much of myself do I have to hide to keep functioning? It isn’t just the work itself that burns you out; it’s the invisible labor of navigating a world that sees you as simultaneo

APA 2025 was more than a conference it was a movement. From intergenerational healing to economic empowerment and leadership, this year’s gathering of Nigerian and African queer activists explored sustainability, dignity, and the future of LGBTQ+ advocacy. Here’s what I learned from the sessions, the tensions, the joy, and the responsibility we all carry to build queer futures.