Love Offers No Safety: Nigeria's Queer Men Speak

Love Offers No Safety: Nigeria’s Queer Men Speak tells the stories of a marginalized community in their own words. 

Format: Hardback
Publication date: 29 June 2023
Publisher: Cassava Republic Press

Love Offers No Safety: Nigerias Queer Men Speak is a raw and powerful collection of 25 first-person narratives that delve into the diverse experiences of queer Nigerian men. These stirring stories transcend age, class, religion, ethnicity, family, and relationships, offering a glimpse into the challenges and complexities of surviving as a queer individual in Nigeria.
From Tunji, who takes us back to the vibrant networking community before the advent of social media, to Chukwori, who grapples with the conflict between his religious beliefs and his sexuality, and Abdulkarim, who ponders whether he will ever cease working twice as hard to be accepted, these stories are rife with contradictions, anger, resilience, profound insight, and radical hope.
With heightened levels of oppression, violence, and discrimination faced by LGBTQ Nigerians due to the Same Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Law, these voices serve as a poignant reminder of the unwavering fight that the queer community in Nigeria has always undertaken—the pursuit of freedom to be oneself, love oneself, and love others, despite being deemed unworthy by society.
Love Offers No Safety is a heartbreaking yet hopeful testament that love knows no boundaries and offers no safety, but it is a cause worth fighting for. It is a call to action for individuals and communities to embrace diversity, challenge stereotypes, and advocate for the rights and well-being of LGBTQ individuals in Nigeria and beyond.
Through these narratives, we gain a deeper understanding of the experiences and struggles of queer men in Nigeria, and we are inspired to stand in solidarity with them as they work towards a more inclusive and equitable society. Let us continue to listen, learn, and support the voices of the marginalized, as we strive towards a world where love and acceptance are universal.

Dimension: 233 x 154 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913175481