{"product_id":"love-offers-no-safety-nigerias-queer-men-speak-9781913175481","title":"Love Offers No Safety: Nigeria's Queer Men Speak","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eLove\r\nOffers No Safety: Nigeria’s Queer Men Speak\u003c\/i\u003e tells the stories of a\r\nmarginalized community in their own words.  \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 29 June 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cassava Republic Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLove Offers No Safety: Nigerias Queer Men Speak\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003eFrom 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.\u003cbr\u003eWith 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLove Offers No Safety\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003eThrough 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 233 x 154 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781913175481\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44594776080634,"sku":"9781913175481","price":13.47,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1695981852656_book.jpg?v=1696056004","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/love-offers-no-safety-nigerias-queer-men-speak-9781913175481","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}