, a new documentary airing on HBO today that sheds light on the reality of life for Nigeria’s LGBTQ+ community, opens with a group of young Nigerians sequestered in a bathroom. They change out of men’s clothing into heels and what is traditionally considered women’s garb. By the light of their cellphones, they hastily apply each other’s make-up.
‘‘When I look at the film in general, it’s a story of people who have been so broken. Who is not allowed to speak the way they want to speak, dress the way they want to dress, act the way they want to act,’’ says Ighodaro, speaking from his apartment in New York. ‘‘It’s more than a story of LGBTQ+ people, I think it’s a story of young people who say enough to oppression.’’
‘‘I have concerns about my security, oh yes, I have concerns,’’ says Brown, né Obialor, who continues to live under the threat of violence, both from his family and the community at large, even though the case was ultimately thrown out of court. ‘‘Nigeria is very dangerous, especially if you are like me and aren’t the way people want you to be.’’For the New York-based filmmakers behind the film, Nneka Onuorah and Giselle Bailey, Brown’s exemplary courage proved to be a guiding force.
thank you so much for this critically important and informative article
This show was excellent. I hope the people and the country recognize and help these individuals. Life is everyone.
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