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Vincent Desmond
Transgender celebrity Bobrisky jailed in Nigeria
She was convicted for ‘spraying’ bank notes into the air but even her detractors believe she is being punished for defying the country’s conservatism regarding gender and sexuality
Bitcoin: Nigeria bites back against cryptocurrency trading
On 5 February Nigeria’s central bank banned crypto transactions, but industry analysts are confident the sector will find a workaround.
Nollywood demonises queer people
Nigeria’s legislation prohibits same-sex marriages and the film industry helps to fuel sometimes violent homophobic attacks
Speaking out against D’banj
After accusing the Afrobeats superstar of rape, Seyitan Babatayo was arrested
What it means to be kitoed
Homophobia in the digital space has violent real-world consequences for Nigeria’s queer community
More funding, less fashion weeks
Nigeria’s industry needs more support, particularly for new entrants in the business