29 October 2019
Tales of a gay Nigerian youth
On the 27th of October 2019, a young man in Nigeria, by name Mattew Blaise, recently
took to twitter to narrate his experience as being Nigerian and Gay.
took to twitter to narrate his experience as being Nigerian and Gay.
In Nigeria, homophobic attack on people living as LGBTQ is very rampant because of
the Nigerian law that is against it and anyone associated with LGBTQ. The perpetrators
of these human rights violations are never arrested or charged with any crime because
of this law.
the Nigerian law that is against it and anyone associated with LGBTQ. The perpetrators
of these human rights violations are never arrested or charged with any crime because
of this law.
Mattew narrated on twitter how terrible he feels and emphasis on how this has affected
his mental health.
his mental health.
I personally believe that the reason that this law was made is as a result of the depth of
religious ignorance that has eaten deeply into the bones of Nigeria and Nigerians. it is a
pity that the lawmakers in Nigeria have refused to acknowledge the truth and let every life
matters. The scream buy made in Nigeria goods to grow the Naira but go abroad for three
weeks on "PRIVATE VISIT" or should I say medical visit.
religious ignorance that has eaten deeply into the bones of Nigeria and Nigerians. it is a
pity that the lawmakers in Nigeria have refused to acknowledge the truth and let every life
matters. The scream buy made in Nigeria goods to grow the Naira but go abroad for three
weeks on "PRIVATE VISIT" or should I say medical visit.
Mattew's experience bellow as twitted...
7 October 2019
Chibok Girls,,,,,5years after
In April 2014, there was a kidnap of 276
girls from an all-girls boarding school in
Chibok, Borno state. These girls became
known and referred to as The Chibok girls.
Somewhere along the line, some girls were
released and some even escaped their
captives however, 111 girls are still missing
and their families and the community still
waits for their return.
girls from an all-girls boarding school in
Chibok, Borno state. These girls became
known and referred to as The Chibok girls.
Somewhere along the line, some girls were
released and some even escaped their
captives however, 111 girls are still missing
and their families and the community still
waits for their return.
When this incident happened, I vividly
remember how loud the movement ‘Bring
Back Our Girls’ was and how international
bodies and prominent personalities
advocated for these girls to be released.
Five years down the line and there is still
no news of these missing girls, we still
wonder what could have happened to
them. Their families and the Chibok
society still wonder if they will ever be
recovered. The UNICEF recorded more
than 3,500 missing children that are
recruited and used as armed groups
within the Nort-East Nigeria since 2013.
The report stated that about 432 children
were killed,180 abducted and about 43
girls happened to be sexually abused.
remember how loud the movement ‘Bring
Back Our Girls’ was and how international
bodies and prominent personalities
advocated for these girls to be released.
Five years down the line and there is still
no news of these missing girls, we still
wonder what could have happened to
them. Their families and the Chibok
society still wonder if they will ever be
recovered. The UNICEF recorded more
than 3,500 missing children that are
recruited and used as armed groups
within the Nort-East Nigeria since 2013.
The report stated that about 432 children
were killed,180 abducted and about 43
girls happened to be sexually abused.
It seems like the world has totally
forgotten about the kidnapped young girls
and I believe it is safe to say that if they
were the children of The Nigerian
President or Vice President, this would not
be the case. Someone would have been
held accountable. Now it is 5 years down
the line and there are still no answers, the
parents of these children are in terrible
pains and in total darkness as to the
whereabouts of their children. The
Government doesn't seem to be doing
anything and everyone seems to be quiet
about it.
forgotten about the kidnapped young girls
and I believe it is safe to say that if they
were the children of The Nigerian
President or Vice President, this would not
be the case. Someone would have been
held accountable. Now it is 5 years down
the line and there are still no answers, the
parents of these children are in terrible
pains and in total darkness as to the
whereabouts of their children. The
Government doesn't seem to be doing
anything and everyone seems to be quiet
about it.
On the 9th of September 2019, a young
man by the name of Mr. Bensons recently
won an award for a virtual story at the
Venice film festival. This short film has
brought some sort of hope to the parents
of these girls and the entire Chibok
community. In his acceptance speech,
Mr. Benson said ‘we can’t move on from
the tragedy that happened has it is not yet
over. His short film titled DAUGHTER OF
CHIBOK was shot in Chibok and it shows
the actual circumstance in which the
community is at present and Mr. Benson
also added that majority of these families
have other children that they cater for,
however, they live in the fear every and
poverty has also taken over the better part
of them.
man by the name of Mr. Bensons recently
won an award for a virtual story at the
Venice film festival. This short film has
brought some sort of hope to the parents
of these girls and the entire Chibok
community. In his acceptance speech,
Mr. Benson said ‘we can’t move on from
the tragedy that happened has it is not yet
over. His short film titled DAUGHTER OF
CHIBOK was shot in Chibok and it shows
the actual circumstance in which the
community is at present and Mr. Benson
also added that majority of these families
have other children that they cater for,
however, they live in the fear every and
poverty has also taken over the better part
of them.
25 September 2019
Bobrisky, the focus of Nigerian youths
So I recently came across an article on ‘The
Nation online Nigeria’ and to say I was amazed,
is an understatement. it is a shame to see that
our youths took time to organize a protest against
LGBTs at the National Council for Arts and Culture
[NCAC] headquarters in Abuja. With all the
problems currently going on in Nigeria, Bobrisky
seems to be on the top of the list cos to think that
with all the kidnapping, rubbery, corruption, bad
roads, bad health system etc, [Bobrisky is an
Internet / social media personality who is known
to be a prominent cross-dresser in Nigeria]
Nation online Nigeria’ and to say I was amazed,
is an understatement. it is a shame to see that
our youths took time to organize a protest against
LGBTs at the National Council for Arts and Culture
[NCAC] headquarters in Abuja. With all the
problems currently going on in Nigeria, Bobrisky
seems to be on the top of the list cos to think that
with all the kidnapping, rubbery, corruption, bad
roads, bad health system etc, [Bobrisky is an
Internet / social media personality who is known
to be a prominent cross-dresser in Nigeria]
According to the report, people that participated
in the protest were members of ‘The National
Youth Council of Nigeria [NYCN. These youths
went out last week with their placard-carrying
different inscriptions and calling out Bobrisky as
a very bad influence on the Nigerian youth.
The spokesperson of the group in person of
comrade Akoshile said “The Nigerian youths
were against all the activities of Bobrisky and ask
that NCAC, which is the custodian of Nigerian
culture and values to make a declaration on the
situation at hand.
in the protest were members of ‘The National
Youth Council of Nigeria [NYCN. These youths
went out last week with their placard-carrying
different inscriptions and calling out Bobrisky as
a very bad influence on the Nigerian youth.
The spokesperson of the group in person of
comrade Akoshile said “The Nigerian youths
were against all the activities of Bobrisky and ask
that NCAC, which is the custodian of Nigerian
culture and values to make a declaration on the
situation at hand.
The long and short of this story is that The
National Youth Council of Nigeria alongside The
National Council for Arts and Culture have come
to the conclusion that Bobrisky should stop
promoting LGBT in Nigeria or opt for the option of
leaving the Country.
National Youth Council of Nigeria alongside The
National Council for Arts and Culture have come
to the conclusion that Bobrisky should stop
promoting LGBT in Nigeria or opt for the option of
leaving the Country.
This story just reminded me of the time that
President Buhari said the Nigerian youths are very
lazy! He said instead of focusing on things that
matter and relevant, they would rather make
noise and complain about everything. I must say
that on this note, I totally agree with
Mr. President.
President Buhari said the Nigerian youths are very
lazy! He said instead of focusing on things that
matter and relevant, they would rather make
noise and complain about everything. I must say
that on this note, I totally agree with
Mr. President.
4 September 2019
Anti-gay extorter arrested in Nigeria
The Nigerian Police recently arrested a
Port Harcourt-based anti-gay extorter, Charles Henry
Chukwuebuka who was caught in the act while he
was in the process of trying to extort money from his
latest victim. This is one of the problems in most
homophobic countries, most especially when such a
country has an anti-gay law.
Port Harcourt-based anti-gay extorter, Charles Henry
Chukwuebuka who was caught in the act while he
was in the process of trying to extort money from his
latest victim. This is one of the problems in most
homophobic countries, most especially when such a
country has an anti-gay law.
The victim, Narrating his ordeal, saying he was
lured by extorter who sent various erotic
messages after they connected and started
relating via social media. initially, he said, he
wasn’t interested in connecting with
Chukwuebuka in reality, but eventually agreed
after he was persuaded.
lured by extorter who sent various erotic
messages after they connected and started
relating via social media. initially, he said, he
wasn’t interested in connecting with
Chukwuebuka in reality, but eventually agreed
after he was persuaded.
Upon his arrival at Chukwuebuka’s apartment in
Port Harcourt, at about 11 p.m., he was met with
Chukwuebuka alongside another young man
who demanded money of him and also tried to
get his phone off him, which he refused to hand
it over, The victim was then attacked by these
two men, who smashed his mobile phone and
also stole his money forcefully.
Port Harcourt, at about 11 p.m., he was met with
Chukwuebuka alongside another young man
who demanded money of him and also tried to
get his phone off him, which he refused to hand
it over, The victim was then attacked by these
two men, who smashed his mobile phone and
also stole his money forcefully.
The victim shouted for help, which alerted
neighbors. Chukwuebuka told the neighbors that
the victim is gay and that he had come with the
intention to have sex with him.
neighbors. Chukwuebuka told the neighbors that
the victim is gay and that he had come with the
intention to have sex with him.
Unfortunately for Chuckwuemeka, he had no
proof to support his claim. he had, on the other hand,
is the one sending erotic messages to the victim
which had been deleted. Their conversation was also
not available on the victim’s phone has it has been
smashed. this, unfortunately for Chukwuemeka led
to his arrest as he was unable to prove to the police
that the victim was gay.
proof to support his claim. he had, on the other hand,
is the one sending erotic messages to the victim
which had been deleted. Their conversation was also
not available on the victim’s phone has it has been
smashed. this, unfortunately for Chukwuemeka led
to his arrest as he was unable to prove to the police
that the victim was gay.
On the flip side, I am guessing that if Chukwuemeka
was able to prove that the victim was gay, the victim
would have been the one to be arrested ignoring all
the offenses that Chukwuemeka might have
committed. however, I am glad that reverse is the
case this time and the victim was lucky.
was able to prove that the victim was gay, the victim
would have been the one to be arrested ignoring all
the offenses that Chukwuemeka might have
committed. however, I am glad that reverse is the
case this time and the victim was lucky.
24 August 2019
Tinder's "Traveler Alert"
Tinder has recently partnered with the
International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans,
and Intersex Association, by making use of
data collected and compiled by its State-
Sponsored Homophobia Report. There are
currently, about 69 countries where being
LGBTQ is a criminal offense and Tinder is
determined to protect its LGBTQ users
from potential risks and prevent them from
getting into danger.
International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans,
and Intersex Association, by making use of
data collected and compiled by its State-
Sponsored Homophobia Report. There are
currently, about 69 countries where being
LGBTQ is a criminal offense and Tinder is
determined to protect its LGBTQ users
from potential risks and prevent them from
getting into danger.
A new security feature is designed to warn
users of the dating app about the risks faced
by LGBTQ people in various countries
that still have laws against same-sex love.
users of the dating app about the risks faced
by LGBTQ people in various countries
that still have laws against same-sex love.
In seven Countries, four in Asia, namely
Yemen, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Brunei, and
three in Countries in Africa Namely Nigeria,
Somalia and Sudan have a same-sex acts law
that makes anyone guilty by act or association
are punishable by death. In six other
countries, the death penalty for same-sex
involvement remains a possibility, Countries
such as Iraq, Qatar, Mauritania, United Arab
Emirates, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.
Yemen, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Brunei, and
three in Countries in Africa Namely Nigeria,
Somalia and Sudan have a same-sex acts law
that makes anyone guilty by act or association
are punishable by death. In six other
countries, the death penalty for same-sex
involvement remains a possibility, Countries
such as Iraq, Qatar, Mauritania, United Arab
Emirates, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.
The new update is called “Traveler Alert,” this
the update allows every user of Tinder who is
identified as LGBTQ will by default not,
appear on Tinder once they open their app
in any of the 69 countries where being LGBTQ
is a crime.
the update allows every user of Tinder who is
identified as LGBTQ will by default not,
appear on Tinder once they open their app
in any of the 69 countries where being LGBTQ
is a crime.
However, If they decide to make their profile
public, the app will temporarily remove their
sexual orientation and gender identification
associated with their profile to in other to
safeguard users from law enforcement and
individuals who may be directly or indirectly
of a target to them.
public, the app will temporarily remove their
sexual orientation and gender identification
associated with their profile to in other to
safeguard users from law enforcement and
individuals who may be directly or indirectly
of a target to them.
“We hope that this development will raise and
increase awareness amongst all Tinder users,
and help protect people of diverse sexual
orientations in the 69 countries around
the world that are presently criminalizing
same-sex love,” André du Plessis, the
executive director at the International Lesbian,
Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and Intersex
Association stated.
increase awareness amongst all Tinder users,
and help protect people of diverse sexual
orientations in the 69 countries around
the world that are presently criminalizing
same-sex love,” André du Plessis, the
executive director at the International Lesbian,
Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and Intersex
Association stated.
“We work hard to change practices, laws, and
attitudes that put LGBTQ people at risk —
including the use of dating apps to target our
community — but in the meantime, the safety
of our communities also depends on supporting
their digital safety,” he added.
attitudes that put LGBTQ people at risk —
including the use of dating apps to target our
community — but in the meantime, the safety
of our communities also depends on supporting
their digital safety,” he added.
I am indeed excited about this development,
this is because a lot of people are subjected to
various unspeakable things just because of their
sexual orientation. I look forward to a Nigeria
where your sexual orientation or association
will not determine whether you should be
allowed to live or die.
this is because a lot of people are subjected to
various unspeakable things just because of their
sexual orientation. I look forward to a Nigeria
where your sexual orientation or association
will not determine whether you should be
allowed to live or die.
13 August 2019
Russian Gay activist Killed
Russia’s gays and lesbians society are not
new to hate crimes and even homophobic
murders. However, there is a new vigilante
group seeking to turn violence against the
LGBT society and also encouraging fellow
Russians to hunt them down.
new to hate crimes and even homophobic
murders. However, there is a new vigilante
group seeking to turn violence against the
LGBT society and also encouraging fellow
Russians to hunt them down.
Activists Tumasov said the vigilante group’s
website has been around for about a year,
and their primary aim is making available
names and pictures of LGBTs and promising
“awards” for attacks on them.
website has been around for about a year,
and their primary aim is making available
names and pictures of LGBTs and promising
“awards” for attacks on them.
On July 21, at the age of 41, the body of Yelena
Grigoryeva was found in a bush close to
where she lives in Saint Petersburg, with
nothing less than eight stab wounds on her
face and back.
Grigoryeva was found in a bush close to
where she lives in Saint Petersburg, with
nothing less than eight stab wounds on her
face and back.
The murder of Grigoryeva has left Russia’s
LGBT community horrified, even though
there seems to be no firm evidence linking
Pila vigilante directly to Grigoryeva’s fatal
stabbing.
LGBT community horrified, even though
there seems to be no firm evidence linking
Pila vigilante directly to Grigoryeva’s fatal
stabbing.
“I do not know who these people are, but it
is import to know that people who think this
way are living among us,” acknowledged
activist Mikhail Tumasov, who according to
him has also received various threats from
Pila.
is import to know that people who think this
way are living among us,” acknowledged
activist Mikhail Tumasov, who according to
him has also received various threats from
Pila.
Another Prominent activist Igor Kochetkov
accused the authorities of doing little or next
to nothing to stop this as he urges the police to
do more of probing the website and the death
threats issued against Grigoryeva and other
activist and LGBTs.
accused the authorities of doing little or next
to nothing to stop this as he urges the police to
do more of probing the website and the death
threats issued against Grigoryeva and other
activist and LGBTs.
Kochetkov considering his name was also
listed on the hit list, said in a video, “Dear
police and other law enforcement agencies.
It’s time to get to work!”
“Start protecting all citizens! And if you
believe that people like us should not be
protected find yourselves a different job.”
listed on the hit list, said in a video, “Dear
police and other law enforcement agencies.
It’s time to get to work!”
“Start protecting all citizens! And if you
believe that people like us should not be
protected find yourselves a different job.”
The Pila’s website has only recently been
blocked, But Pila has promised “to play until
the end”, not bulged about the ban.
blocked, But Pila has promised “to play until
the end”, not bulged about the ban.
Towards the end of last month, investigators
arrested a man who was suspected of killing
Grigoryeva and suggesting that the attack
was the result of a personal dispute.
but later said they had the wrong man and
detained a new suspect. The investigators,
however, made no mention of any form of
homophobic threats against the activist and
implying she was killed by someone that she
had a drink with. May the soul of Yelena rest
in peace, however, everybody deserves a
right to life no matter their sexual orientation.
The police really need to do better!
arrested a man who was suspected of killing
Grigoryeva and suggesting that the attack
was the result of a personal dispute.
but later said they had the wrong man and
detained a new suspect. The investigators,
however, made no mention of any form of
homophobic threats against the activist and
implying she was killed by someone that she
had a drink with. May the soul of Yelena rest
in peace, however, everybody deserves a
right to life no matter their sexual orientation.
The police really need to do better!
14 July 2019
The Slapping Senator: Senator Elisha Abbo
I find it very disrespectful and I refer to it as an assault to the two ladies in the Video. It is time that our leaders realize that we voted for them to lead us right and represent our country as good ambassadors. Senator Elisha Abbo, you were not elected by your constituency to go to Abuja and be Slapping people up and down just because you are power-drunk.
I wanted to make this post as soon as the Video broke but I wanted to get his reaction after charges were filed against him and to also see the actions of the Senate.
This Senator Abbo obviously doesn't have respect for women in general. He can be seen in the Video pointing his finger at Senator Remi Tinubu and becoming aggressive in his speech towards her.
The case is currently in court but I honestly draw my conclusions that this man is not fit to be a senator because he doesn't have respect for women at all....you are a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and should conduct yourself as such you are representing both sexes and not just the men in the society.
I look forward to him being brought to book for his actions so that others can also know that no one is above the law.
30 June 2019
MARRIAGE REFORM IN ZIMBABWE
Marriage for women in Zimbabwe has been very unfavorable to them as a result of not having equal rights to property acquisition and this, in turn, leaves them homeless and at loss after a divorce or husbands loss.
This to me is another angle of gender inequality as women and men are not equal and this affects their lives. The differences between men and women emanate from their biological, psychological and cultural norms. As it is said that the root cause of gender equality is embedded in what role a society or culture assigns to each gender.
This is quite evident in Zimbabwe marriage law where there is a minimal provision of property security to women who lose their husband to death or to another valid reason for divorce. The laws on marriage and divorce are not in line with the country’s constitution, of them having equal rights and them living in partnership. The marriage bill that was introduced in January 2017 needs the parliament to broaden the scope of the law such that it can protect women that are married to their spouse but are not legally binding under the customary law in regards to their equal right to property rights during marriage, divorce or death of a spouse.
Although Zimbabwe has a separate law governing the dissolution of marriage called the Matrimonial Causes Act that allows for equitable distribution of property between spouses at divorce, direct and indirect contributions to raising children and family care it has not reflected in how things are for attended based on this subject topic. Majority of these women in Zimbabwe are not married under the registered customary unions and most women lose their properties when their spouse dies or the men or his family keep all the property to themselves. This is an epitome of gender inequality.
The first step to combat this gender inequality in Zimbabwe’s marriage is to provide full protection that will detail marital property rights and equality for spouses both during marriage and during its dissolve.
16 June 2019
.....Now Kenya! Africa which way forward?
A high court ruling in Kenya, East Africa gave a heart crushing verdict on the LGBT community as the legislation announced that homosexuality is a criminal act in tune with the country’s constitution.
Masses of LGBT activists in different spheres stormed the courtroom to hear this verdict such that there were lots of pandemonium in the courtroom and it was filled to the brim which in turn delayed the session of the court.
LGBT community were so keen bout this court ruling because of the effects this verdict will have considering its a continents of the blacks where religious and cultural values are held up high. LGBT has already been classified as illegal in 32 countries out of 54 countries in Africa. What a shame…. They are finding it hard to get accepted in the African continent. A well-known gay activist “Bisi Alimi” also shared his sad feeling about the perception making a reference to Nigeria where “Nigerian laws punish same sex marriage with up to 14 years in prison”. Bisi Alimi is displeased with this news and so are we the Activists. Judge who made this verdict said the rules have not gone against the rights to dignity, healthcare access, fair trial and privacy involved neither can the LGBT+ community prove that their rights have been violated. Judges Roselyn Aburili, Chacha Mwita and John Mativo also emphasized that the legislation that criminalize homosexual could also apply to a heterosexual individual because revoking the laws that bind against homosexuality would initiate same sex marriage and this will be unconstitutional.
A Kenyan LGBT refugee from Rwanda, Hebert ran to Kenya because of the anti-gay law in Rwanda, but now Kenya is beginning to follow in the footsteps of other countries in criminalizing homosexuality. I wonder why it is still incomprehensible to the African cultural dynamics.
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