Tag: romance
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Our Husbands Have Gone Gay Again
Bless their hearts, and hail me a cab,The prodigal sons are at it again.They bequeathed us Bibles, debts, and debits,To chase clandestine desires in Gucci shoes.You see, we craved a man, unequivocally straight,No glitter, no limp wrists, no rainbowed fate.We scorned the bi-curious—how dare they vacillate?We yearned for unwavering romance, not to fill another man’s…
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Nollywood: Seen these Queer Naija Movies?
For decades, Nollywood has portrayed LGBTQ+ characters through a lens of prejudice, often casting them as villains or subjects of “conversion therapy.” When not depicted as sinister, they are reduced to comic relief, caricatured through exaggerated roles and humiliating storylines. These harmful portrayals reinforce negative stereotypes and deepen societal bias against Nigeria’s LGBTQ+ community. Fortunately,…
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Our Queer Reading List: Stories of Resistance and Identity
In the face of bans and censorship, queer literature continues to flourish, challenging boundaries and igniting inspiration. These books offer a profound exploration of queerness through diverse narratives that are both urgent and tender, filled with ardor and raw honesty. From coming-of-age tales to the resilience of chosen families, these stories defy erasure and reclaim…