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How queer and nonconformist creators are redefining what it means to be Nigerian

A series of portraits show queer and nonconformist Nigerians expressing themselves despite repressive laws and societal stigmas.

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Have you read "The Woman with a Thousand Stars in Her Hair" by Ayodele Olofintuade?

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Voting ended onFeb 29, 2024

"The Woman with a Thousand Stars in her Hair" is available to read here

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Ayodele Olofintuade

Gender: Non binary (any pronouns)

Sexuality: Queer

DOB: Born 1970s

Ethnicity: African - Nigerian

Occupation: Writer, journalist, feminist, activist

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Despite repressive laws and societal stigmas, many Indigenous Nigerians, including those in the LGBTQ community, are expressing and celebrating their true identities. Through this series of portraits from photographer and National Geographic Explorer Yagazie Emezi, queer and nonconformist Nigerians explain what it means to reclaim their space and break against colonial norms.

How queer and nonconformist creators are redefining what it means to be Nigerian

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“Here are honourable mentions in my to be read pile that I think are worth mentioning and of course, reading. Comment with more books by and about queer Nigerians that you'd like me to read in time for Pride 2025!”

NIGERIAN #PRIDE READING LIST PART II 🌈

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Queer African Authors You Should Be Reading This Pride Month Part 2 (of 1)

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Genderqueer and African

Kewpie (South Africa)

Candice Iloh (Nigeria)

Ayodele Olofintuade (Nigeria)

Plxnet Black Lavender (Nigeria)

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Ayodele Olofintuade's The Lakiriboto Chronicles Set for an International Reissue in 2023

Nonbinary Nigerian writer Ayodele Olofintuade will be publishing an international reissue of their brilliant 2018 novel The Lakiriboto Chron