using Twitter to fight homophobia in Nigeria

Nigeria can be a toxic environment for LGBTI people. Negative perceptions of homosexuality led to the criminalisation of same-sex relations in Nigeria in 2014. They become easy prey to oppressive and exploitative state security apparatus. They are also vulnerable to public “moral police” who seek to make homosexual performance invisible and closeted.

Twitter has grown to become a very popular microblogging platform in Nigeria, accounting for about 1.75 million users, with an annual growth rate of 4.4%. Communities with shared interests are built online. The queer community in Nigeria is no doubt on the margins, but it has found digital platforms safe havens for collective queer voices. "these Twitter users engage in anti-homophobic advocacy. They turn the narrative around by exploiting online platforms towards positive self-presentation. They also respond to and challenge their cyber-aggressors and other homophobic commentators. "

More at this blog: http://democracyinafrica.org/how-young-queer-nigerians-use-twitter-fight-homophobia/?fbclid=IwAR13ROutwldMpmUROWj2tfEf4_315F6cxpxGZbVwU7absM7W2pplwqUOrKo

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using Twitter to fight homophobia in Nigeria

using Twitter to fight homophobia in Nigeria

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