Screw the law, we’re coming out to celebrate Pride, say Nigeria’s LGBTQ activists

Despite gay relationships being banned, the community is set to celebrate the global event

23 June 2022 - 20:13 By Pelumi Salako

YouTuber Victor Emmanuel knows first-hand how tough life is for people who are openly gay in Nigeria, where LGBTQ+ relationships and even same-sex displays of affection are illegal...

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