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7th, January 2014 the SAME SEX MARRIAGE PROHIBITION ACT WAS SIGNED. 7 years Later after the SSMPA, are we on "Nigeria's road to LGBTI+ decriminalization" This conversation with Azeenarh Muhammed is to initiate us all to a space that questions, where we are with our activism? through the lens of "How, did we arrive here, and what is the state of our movement. Join the community by conversation via #7yearsLaterSSMPA #LGBTNigerianLivesMatter #LGBTpodcast #Queerlivesmatter Credit Executive Producer : Queercity Media and Productions @Queercitymediaandproductions Hosted and Produced by : Olaide Kayode Timileyin(QueerNerd) @OKTIMILEYIN Guest : Azeenarh Muhammad (@Xeenarh) Narration :@transgendergirlfriend Soundtracks by Planet-Purple Music : Fire! Fire!! In our country by Daddy Showkey Voice of Goodluck Ebere Jonathan on the SSMPA (Oxford Union Youtube)

Episode Summary  In the early days of July 2021, A 19 years old gay boy named John after meeting a supposed gay man online was kidnapped in Igando, Lagos. This episode of Queercity podcast seeks to understand the situations surrounding the kidnapping and death of 19 years old gay John. QueerNerd @OKTimileyin  would guide this narrative with the help of John's partner, John's Friend and another community member. John didn't deserve to die for being gay, or the horror of him bleeding to death after his parents paid 60,000 naira ransom. It's over 2 weeks since his death and burial, and we can't stop asking if his violator would ever get persecuted ? or this is just another "random gay gist".  Who killed 19 years old John in Lagos ? Credit  Executive Producer : Queercity Media and Productions @Queercitymediaandproductions Producer : Olaide Kayode Timileyin (@OKTimileyin) Voice over : TransgenderGirlfriend  Background Music: https://www.purple-planet.com  Childlike is available on all major streaming platform @Censodd Socials Website : Queercitypodcast.com Instagram : @Queercitypodcast Twitter : @Queercitypod9ja

February 8th, 2021 Transgender women were arrested for “attempted homosexuality” in the West African Country of Cameroon. These Transgender women in person of Shakira and Patricia were rounded up by the police at a public restaurant were they had gone to buy food. By the 11th of May, 2021 Shakira and Patricia were sentenced to 5 years imprisonments with 200,000CFA fine each. Joining The Queer Nerd (@OKTimileyin) on this episode is Hamlet from the Work for our Well-being Cameroon. An indigenous human right organization standing in for sexual minorities and other victims of social injustices, in this case, they are Shakira and Patricia’s legal counsel. Last week, Shakira and Patricia were granted provisional freedom and On this episode Hamlet and I discuss the term of their freedom, the risk that looms on the street, and the reality of being a transgender woman in a Cameroonian prison. A Production of @queercitymediaandproductions Host : @OKTimileyin Graphics : @OKTimileyin Socials: Adaora Reference: https://youtu.be/vyzMJRVTOsg https://youtu.be/nAefBCaYHFs #ShakiroandPatricia #Queercitypodcast #LGBT #Cameroon #Oktimileyin

HIV programming has been at the core of LGBTIQ activism in Nigeria, just like the United States of America. Reinstating that Nigerian Queer lives matter has always had a kind of entry attached to the HIV advocacy projects. Even Notable Gay men like Elton John have their lives dedicated to fighting the virus with projects extending to Nigeria and handled by numerous NGOs. Sadly, Gay men across the world are still far behind when it comes to erasing the stigma surrounding the virus, most especially in Nigeria, where HIV status amongst gay men is a determinant of how much socialization and sexuality one would experience. For an already marginalized community, I (OKTimileyin) spoke with Raldie Young of The "We no get name" podcast on "HIV stigmatization amongst Nigerian Gay men with Raldie Young". Produced and hosted by @OKTimileyin (QueerNerd) Instagram: @Queercitypodcast Twitter: @Queercitypod9ja Website: Queercitypodcast.com All contents are based on a fair usage license

Ramadan has just ended few weeks ago and it was indeed another time for Muslim folks around the world to find compassion, empathy and humility, most especially towards their fellow Muslims. This does not exclude Queer Muslims who are Nigerian or are in other West African countries, but for most queer Muslims in these part of the world, there is a huge wall of interpretation, and cherry picking between sexuality and faith. On this episode of the podcast, We would be having a crossover chat with Ynaija Non-Binary Blog and i will be joined by Ado Aminu to discuss the innateness of sexuality in Islam, religious capitalism and women and queer folks as it's victim.  Produced and hosted by @OKTimileyin (QueerNerd) Instagram : @Queercitypodcast Twitter: @Queercitypod9ja Website : Queercitypodcast.com All contents are based on fair usage license call to prayer: Tubidy.mobi

Telling Nigerian queer narratives isn't a thing i or anyone just started, queer narratives are rooted in our everyday storytelling, our oral history and our sacred spirituality. Erasure came upon queer Nigerians narrative with the advent of the slave trade and colonization, and during one of my Nights in Ibadan i spoke with Ayodele Olofintuade, for this episode of the podcast. Ayo is an author and a feminist who is in the business of reclaiming indigenous Queer, Nigerian, African and women narratives through her books and researches. Ayo takes us on a journey of the enbiness of the Orisas, how Ifa perceives humans as the "chosen one" and how our gaydar should have picked that Efunsetan was a "queer woman" .... One would expect this episode to end on Amala and gbegiri, but we eased out with a bowl of Garri with chicken. Produced and hosted by @OKTimileyin (QueerNerd) Instagram : @Queercitypodcast Twitter: @Queercitypod9ja Website : Queercitypodcast.com

Over the years past, the presence of queerness in African traditional royal history has experienced all kind of erasures. Much that we barely have or don't have proper documentation of "purple colored" queer folx that existed in pretty much time past. While the little we have from history tells us of a queer royalty in one of the largest traditional kingdoms in Uganda, that Kabaka (king) Mwanga II, who ruled in the latter half of the 19th century, was gay, this episode introduce us to a Nigerian Heir to the throne, whose community awaits his marriage before coronation. This narrative brings us  into a new perspective when it comes to queer narrative, it brings to the table the narrative between cultural belief, tradition, sexuality and spirituality. Dissertation of the throne isn't an option for him because according to the his father's experience, the Gods would come for him even in his dreams if he dares desert the throne.  Produced and hosted by @OKTimileyin (QueerNerd)  Instagram : @Queercitypodcast  Twitter: @Queercitypod9ja  Website : Queercitypodcast.com

Since 2016, I have paid keen attention to happenings surrounding the killing and violation of queer folx in Nigeria, the lack of investigation or legal concern what so ever. Few weeks ago, a young man of age 20 was caught in the web of these non state actors who kidnap queer folx and extort their families. Lagos state being a cosmopolitan city gives room for every form of persons to thrive, and as we know in this city, the definition of hustle is extremely relative, to the kidnappers of this queer person, violation of queeer folx is hustle, a day job for these gang of gaynappers led by EmmyBenard.. !! phewww !!! wetin man go do, this is 9ja, the existence of queer folx alone is threatened by THE LAW, BUT like I said, not just the government , we are being killed by our fellow Nigerians.  Produced and hosted by @OKTimileyin (QueerNerd) Words by Kanyinsola Bashorun Instagram : @Queercitypodcast Twitter: @Queercitypod9ja Website : Queercitypodcast.com

Can Queer people living disability like Oyedayo ever find love ? Last week, Oyedayo began her narrative of existing in Nigeria. On this week's episode, Oyedayo @Benedayo talks about finding love, a community of friends, and a tribe. Are the disabled ever included our activism ? a sense of community ? This Episode brings her to the table, and helps her help the community understand the shadows of our activism. Part 1 and 2 combined brings a mirror to our faces as a community, daring us to dare look into ourselves and further the Nigerian Queer Rights movements. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO PART ONE : https://anchor.fm/queercity/episodes/Living-in-Nigeria-as-a-Queer-and-Disabled-Woman-Tales-from-Oluyole-Part-1-eupvgo Laila GoFundMe : https://gofund.me/d5812e0d Produced and hosted by @OKTimileyin (QueerNerd) Instagram : @Queercitypodcast Twitter: @Queercitypod9ja Website : Queercitypodcast.com

Queer folx in Nigeria are faced with daily violation experiences, most of which takes toll on our mental health and general wellbeing. In the past, Queer people have been in cases where their being abled body is their only escape from being killed, some women had had to protect themselves physically from abuse by physically fighting back. In a case where one is a Queer woman living with disability, it gets quite scary and lonely. Disability rights activist and Feminist Benedicta Oyedayo @Benedayo joins Queernerd @OKTimileyin on this episode, sharing narratives of this very important part of the Nigerian Queer rights movement, reflecting on childhood and growing up in Nigeria, Oyedayo narrates the struggle of existing in every day public spaces  in Nigeria, Navigating the educational system. Produced and hosted by @OKTimileyin (QueerNerd)  Instagram : @Queercitypodcast  Twitter: @Queercitypod9ja   Website : Queercitypodcast.com  Listen to the our last episode TOO

Just in the first three months of 2021, Ghana, Nigeria, and Cameroon have recorded cases of Violation of Queer folx. On the soil of west Africa, this isn't new again to media, with various socio-cultural and governmental institution militating against the decriminalization of LGBTIQ+ rights in Ghana and Nigeria in recent times. On this episode, @oktimileyin (Queernerd) discusses various cases of arrest of Queer folx from Nigeria, to Cameroon and Ghana. Noting the pattern of arrest across these countries, where all these violation of queer folks had happened in the the first month of 2021, comparing them to those of the past. Also, acknowledging the possibilities of the a new form of activism against the police, and the illegal arrest of LGBT folx in West Africa. Produced and hosted by @OKTimileyin (QueerNerd) Instagram : @Queercitypodcast Twitter: @Queercitypod9ja  Website : Queercitypodcast.com Listen to the 57 GAYS IMPRISONED Ifeoma Fafunwa : Who would choose to be LGBT and Nigerian. Watch here  ALL CITATIONS ARE BASED ON CONTENT FAIR USE. DONATE VIA OUR WEBSITE SUPPORT LGBT RIGHTS GHANA HERE

Season IV of Queercity Podcast is here and here till the month of pride, With inspiring QUEER stories and narratives from the soils of west Africa, celebrating the Wins against strong odds, and the struggle for freedom. Click on your subscribe button today !!! And Turn on your notifications. Produced and hosted by @OKTimileyin instagram : instagram.com/Queercitypodcast Twitter: Twitter.com/Queercitypod9ja website : Queercitypodcast.com

Happy holidays guys, on this bonus episode which was supposed to be our episode 3 for season 3,  we discussed toxic masculinity with @lady_yinn and @mattblaise, dragging and exposing it's stronghold on queer bodies, did we do justice to this, why not check this out. do check out Lakiriboto chronicles by Ayodele Olofintuade, on Amazon https://t.co/tisoxmuGkK?amp=1 other reads : Sex and Sexuality: The Missing Historical Link by Eccentric Yoruba, https://9jafeminista.wordpress.com/2015/01/20/sex-and-sexuality-the-missing-historical-link-by-eccentric-yoruba/

November 05, i started working on this story after numerous report of the horrific state of health for queer men in Ebonyi state. Ebonyi State is in southeastern Nigeria. It is inhabited and populated primarily by the Igbo with the city of Abakaliki as its capital and largest city. Other major townships include Afikpo, Onueke, Edda, Amasiri, Unwana, Echara Ikwo, Agubia, Ụbụrụ, Onicha, etc. Wikipedia.  Other related links : https://punchng.com/pastor-rapes-13-year-old-boy-cure-homosexuality/

Like the recent uproar against Bisi Alimi, the mainstream media has always in a way or the other played a major role in LGBT advocacy either good but most times disservices , as they are the image maker for the total populace. On this episode Ademola (@lagostout) joins us to discuss ; Mainstream media and LGBT+ advocacy in Nigeria. Enjoy

At the just concluded Ake festival, there was a panel called “The Gender Binary And Everything In Between”, a panel which brings about inclusion of LGBT matters in creative spaces. On this episode we have our very own Lady Yin (@lady_yinn) discussion with us the interdependence of art spaces and queer advocacy, read below her opening poem... Call us by our names. Romeo Oriogun Dennis Macaulay Delle Chibuzor Ife Call us by our names! Not by the failed attempt at humor in pathetic insults aimed at us because we are vile and disgusting. Call us by our names! Cici Aisha Titi Halimah You call us strange, abnormal, unafrican because we love who we love in a definition of love you cannot accept because you have boxed yourself with a religion that tells you that man must love woman who must not love woman but must love man who can never love man. Call us by our names! Us who you have said do not exist! Us that are suffering from the white man’s disease, us that you have tried to wipe from history. Call us by our fucking names! Iliana Nkem Fola Tosin Dami We are your brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers, husbands, wives. We are the congregations in your churches, we are the soldiers in your army, we are the most diligent workers in the state’s service. We are more than the ambiguous, vague, seemingly nonexistent L-G-B-T, we are here, we are blood, and we are Africans, pure and strong so call us by our fucking names!

On this episode, deeper into the south west of Nigeria, To Meet Niyi, who would takes us through a journey that sees through the community of Isiwo, the Catholic Church and homosexuality, and leaves us with questions including “is homosexuality a no see, no hear, no say in the Catholic Church ? “

Overtime, Fat and effeminate queer persons across the world have experienced shaming for being who they are, on hookup site and dating sites like Grindr amongst others, people’s bios would vehemntly state that “No fat, No fem” and one is left to wonder, why ? On this episode Anon takes us through the journey of a I’m thousand experiences where being fat and effeminacy was the major card.

And.... we are back .,.. Queercity podcast is back with the first episode of season III, and we are starting with “when should we ignore, when should we run and when should we fight back ? “Ago Queer Riot” Now on apple podcast, google podcast, podbean, Anchor etc.

The Nigerian Queer community has had her struggles rooted in some cultures , some of which had evolved over time, and some still held on to, joined on this episode is Daffodils, a veteran of the culture and a mother of a queer house.