Allyship I: Creating Supportive Networks in the Workplace
As I sit down to reflect on my experience working at a fintech company here in Ikoyi, Lagos, a flood of memories come rushing back, both bitter and sweet. Most of the staff at the company were great to work with, so I had an environment that felt inclusive and supportive, at least initially. There […]
Living Proudly in Nigeria with Dignity and Respect
This January, a group of young, brave and queer Nigerians joined the trending “of course I am” challenge on TikTok. In the challenge, they made a video where they boldly talked about their sexual orientation and gender identity. The video went viral. It attracted a lot of negative comments. Most of the commenters expressed the […]