The lesbian, gay, bisegxwal, and transgender community, otherwise called LGBT, in Nigeria is gradually gaining popularity like their counterparts in other parts of the world.
Despite the strict laws against homosegxwality in the country, a gay rights activist and public speaker, Bisi Alimi, hosted an event during the week in Lagos State.
Speaking about what inspired the event tagged ‘Night of Diversity 2019’, Alimi told Sunday Scoop, “What propels me is my fundamental human right as a Nigerian to associate and celebrate with whoever I want. It is our own way of creating something for us, who are extremely marginalised in a country like Nigeria and to be able to share our stories with our friends and allies in a space that is safe and allows us to express ourselves.
“Living abroad and seeing how a free environment has positive impact on people’s lives, I felt Nigerians should also enjoy the good things of life. “I wouldn’t say I was scared of the anti-gay law because I strongly believe that the Nigerian government has to understand the importance of the constitution. The law states that when the act of parliament comes in conflict with the constitution, the constitution takes preeminence. And the Nigerian Constitution says that I and people like me have a right to association. I am guessing that Nigeria can try to stop us but they will have to justify that by the constitution.”
The London-based activist maintained that there was no security threat during the event. He said, “There was actually nothing like that. We had a fantastic event and we were not afraid of anyone. Nobody troubled us. We had our friends, families and allies there. We had no reason to be afraid at all. I was impressed by the turnout as over 100 people attended. Meanwhile, traffic was hellish on that day and we thought people would not come, but people braved all odds and attended. That shows how much people have wanted something like that.”
Alimi also noted that ‘it was irresponsible for the government to spend its time on what Bobrisky was doing’. He added, “There are more problems in this country and more issues to pay attention to. I don’t know how Bobrisky’s presence in the country is creating problems for the road, healthcare and many things that the government needs to fix.”
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Posted: at 3-11-2019 08:19 AM (4 years ago) | Addicted Hero
johnnychuks2 at 3-11-2019 08:43 AM (4 years ago) (m)
My dear Tell them, bein a gay or lesbian, has nothing to do with the evil an bad governance in the country. Its a free world for goodness sake, worst are the evil, ur so called Bishop, pastors, men of dogs, ifas & the imams, all together ritualists & human eaters, even th president buhari, osibanjo & there cabinets in general. These are people u guys should call out and tweet against, not bobrisky & the rest of homo segxwals Hay there, I am not a gay OK, I love and live with my woman. But I ve my full respect for what ever one chose to be in life, as long as u don't course o intend to course ham on any one. So Live & Let them Live biko. Please, ejoo.
Posted: at 3-11-2019 08:43 AM (4 years ago) | Upcoming
My dear Tell them, bein a gay or lesbian, has nothing to do with the evil an bad governance in the country. Its a free world for goodness sake, worst are the evil, ur so called Bishop, pastors, men of dogs, ifas & the imams, all together ritualists & human eaters, even th president buhari, osibanjo & there cabinets in general. These are people u guys should call out and tweet against, not bobrisky & the rest of homo segxwals Hay there, I am not a gay OK, I love and live with my woman. But I ve my full respect for what ever one chose to be in life, as long as u don't course o intend to course ham on any one. So Live & Let them Live biko. Please, ejoo.
God created Adam and Eve, not Adam and Adam, or rather Eve and Eve
Posted: at 3-11-2019 09:08 AM (4 years ago) | Upcoming
johnnychuks2 at 3-11-2019 09:20 AM (4 years ago) (m)
Are u God, or did God made u his Advocate,? B4 judging others swear if u ve never committed sins u ll for ever wish no one know about, are u a Saint. Be ur self and let others be what dey want to. God, s way is not our way. Preach to them if u want to, but never condem nobody.
Posted: at 3-11-2019 09:20 AM (4 years ago) | Upcoming
Are u God, or did God made u his Advocate,? B4 judging others swear if u ve never committed sins u ll for ever wish no one know about, are u a Saint. Be ur self and let others be what dey want to. God, s way is not our way. Preach to them if u want to, but never condem nobody.
Exactly God way can never ever be mare mortals way
Posted: at 3-11-2019 09:59 AM (4 years ago) | Upcoming
Quote from: johnnychuks2 on 09:59 AM, 3/11/2019 Are u God, or did God made u his Advocate,? B4 judging others swear if u ve never committed sins u ll for ever wish no one know about, are u a Saint. Be ur self and let others be what dey want to. God, s way is not our way. Preach to them if u want to, but never condem nobody.
Exactly God way can never ever be mare mortals way
And thank GOD ALMIGHTY u admitted homosegxwality is a sin!
Posted: at 3-11-2019 10:01 AM (4 years ago) | Upcoming
God created Adam and Eve, not Adam and Adam, or rather Eve and Eve
Show me ur friend and i will tell u whom u are. Shut up u current or former Opiotus digger. Any reasonable person on this planet can never support rubbish like Homo and lesbian, My dear Mechie onu u are a retired Okpontu na who u dey deecive with married to a beautiful woman that one na una new format be dat.
Posted: at 3-11-2019 10:22 AM (4 years ago) | Upcoming
My dear Tell them, bein a gay or lesbian, has nothing to do with the evil an bad governance in the country. Its a free world for goodness sake, worst are the evil, ur so called Bishop, pastors, men of dogs, ifas & the imams, all together ritualists & human eaters, even th president buhari, osibanjo & there cabinets in general. These are people u guys should call out and tweet against, not bobrisky & the rest of homo segxwals Hay there, I am not a gay OK, I love and live with my woman. But I ve my full respect for what ever one chose to be in life, as long as u don't course o intend to course ham on any one. So Live & Let them Live biko. Please, ejoo.
Gay people everywhere!!!!! If Nigeria Government gives this Queers right, you will be shocked because 85% of those people in entertainment and fashion industries are gay/ transvastites/ catamites/ sodomites.
Moreover, this johnnychuks2 is a gay, I can bet my life. Because you can only defend what you are or what you stand for. Hiding under the disguise of been married is decoy.
Posted: at 3-11-2019 12:46 PM (4 years ago) | Upcoming
Gay, transvastite, queer, sodmite, and catamite people everywhere. Gay is a dirty and unhealthy lifestyle, that why you can never see a 65-70 years old gay person.
Posted: at 3-11-2019 12:49 PM (4 years ago) | Upcoming
dopygenius at 3-11-2019 01:05 PM (4 years ago) (m)
Fools u have a dick phyuking a dick when God created honeypot for you you all are fools, LGBT is a immoral lifestyle,you fools don't fear God that's why most of you are easy prey to destroy
Posted: at 3-11-2019 01:05 PM (4 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Doyourworst at 3-11-2019 03:02 PM (4 years ago) (m)
Quote from: widowsson on 3-11-2019 12:46 PM
Gay people everywhere!!!!! If Nigeria Government gives this Queers right, you will be shocked because 85% of those people in entertainment and fashion industries are gay/ transvastites/ catamites/ sodomites.
Moreover, this johnnychuks2 is a gay, I can bet my life. Because you can only defend what you are or what you stand for. Hiding under the disguise of been married is decoy.
GBAM!.....you're a true SON of your father. Because of the Abominations that causes Desolation, the wrath of God has been unleashed beyond measures!.....Chai. ok ask the moron, supposing his dad was Gay, where would he have been??. I'm sure he would have been flushed with poo down the drain!. Dirty and disgusting form of life. Nonsense.
Posted: at 3-11-2019 03:02 PM (4 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Exactly God way can never ever be mare mortals way [ Anu Ohia are sure u mean it that no should judge when u had already judged the bishops, men of dogs according to u, iffas imams Lebanon and Bulgaria. It's clear to u that these guys are guilty but it's not clear to u that LGBT Is evil. When it come to their issue is when u understood that man is not God and that Gods ways are different from man's ways. U sd u are married abi? If ur child wakes up in the morning and begins to back like a dog and follows dogs about I hope wll be able to leave him to feel free and associate freely. Abomination that is so glaring is what u are supporting because u are in it. Continue bt die alone and do nt look for other.quote]
Posted: at 3-11-2019 04:45 PM (4 years ago) | Upcoming
johnnychuks2 at 3-11-2019 05:16 PM (4 years ago) (m)
Gays, & Lesbians are not the course of the evils in Nigeria, They are not ur problems wake up& face ur problems, start from condemning all the millions of churches & mosques wish are all demonic & and satanic enclaves, from A toz to condemning the rulers in GOVT, they are ur real and only problems. U re free to think that for speaking out for the voiceless that turns me to a gay. That is ur level of knowledge. It's a free world, I repeat they are not the course of neither ur doll brain o ur poverty.
Posted: at 3-11-2019 05:16 PM (4 years ago) | Upcoming
Why are you asking for a right to practice gay, if you think it is acceptable in the sight of GOD and man? Have you seen anyone seeking for a right to sleep with a woman??? Virtually all the religion on earth condemned gay. In addition, those practicing gay increase ones knowledge??? Imagine speaking for the voiceless you claimed, who made you a moral Judge? You think that GOD ALMIGHTY is not raising Christian intellectual who are very much aware of the gay practice in Nigeria entertainment and fashion industries. Let shock you now, we know that anybody who appeared in big brother house is a gay. You can deny it for all we care but will always reveil evil doings to HIS people.
Posted: at 3-11-2019 07:35 PM (4 years ago) | Upcoming
We have high level of poverty, corruption, bad road, lack of infrastructures, money grabbing prophets doom. Yes I grew with all these, but does these make being gay the right thing before GOD nor Man?
Posted: at 3-11-2019 07:54 PM (4 years ago) | Upcoming
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