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Third Cafe – Second Edition

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Post date February 21, 2023
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This February Edition hosted the Live painting of “VOID: Perfect Imperfection” by Nigerian Non-Binary abstract artist Babatunde Tribe of @1002arts on the 18th of February 2023, at 1 PM

The Third Cafe provided the one-of-a-kind afternoon of art, coffee, and movies., with relaxed and contemporary setting. Light refreshments were served, and Jazz music to keep the room entertained throughout the afternoon.

This month’s Movie Screening: Hell or High Waters by TIERs Nigeria

We’re committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for all, we look forward to seeing you soon at Third Cafe!”

This month was Powered by Queercity Media , Goethe-Institut Lagos, 1002 arts and Haus II Gallery.

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Bisi Alimi – GRAND MARSHALL PRIDE IN LAGOS 2022

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Post date June 5, 2022
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Executive coach, researcher, public speaker (He/Him)

Bisi Alimi is the Founder and Executive Director of the Bisi Alimi Foundation. He is an “Angelic Troublemaker Incarnate” and an internationally renowned Business and Executive coach, researcher, public speaker, policy analyst, television pundit, campaigner, and community builder with expertise in sexual health and human and LGBT rights. He has headlined many international events as a keynote speaker, using his story to create meaning and purpose for his audience.
He has appeared on many international television stations, including CNN, BBC, Al Jazeera, CCTV, and outlets like NPR and the Washington Post have profiled him. He consults for World Bank on the Economic Impact of Homophobia and serves on the Bank advisory board on SOGI.
Bisi Alimi is a fellow of; Aspen Institute New Voices, Salzburg Global, The Moth, Synchronous Leadership among others. As a philanthropist, Alimi has committed not just his vision, time, and energy, but his finances to creating economic opportunities for Nigerian startups irrespective of sexuality, gender, or disability.
His TEDx talk, “There should never be another Ibrahim” was listed as one of the 14 most inspiring queer TEDtalks of all time. He won the first London Moth slam and was a storyteller at a recent London Moth Main Stage. His article The Development Cost of Homophobia has been
translated into over 15 languages. His most recent article for the Guardian: “If You Say Being Gay Is Not African, You Don’t Know Your History”, has been cited in many news articles globally.
Alimi was a consultant with the World Bank on the Economic Impact of Homophobia and serves on the World Bank advisory board on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity.
He firmly believes that for companies to profit, they have a purpose, and that purpose must have people at its core. This has led him to start a new venture, ‘ZIHONE’- a human resource and consultancy firm that supports businesses to tap into their staff potentials by providing, amongst other things, team support, team bonding, research, bespoke recruitment and training.

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Call for Archival Materials Submission

Attention all activists, archivists, individuals, and organizations with archival material related to the Nigerian LGBTQI+ community! We at Haus II Gallery are excited to announce an open call for submissions of archival material related to the Nigerian LGBTQI+ community. This call is an effort to preserve the history and narratives of the Nigerian LGBTQI+ community…

by QueerCityPodcast February 27, 2023February 28, 2023

Third Cafe – Second Edition

This February Edition hosted the Live painting of “VOID: Perfect Imperfection” by Nigerian Non-Binary abstract artist Babatunde Tribe of @1002arts on the 18th of February 2023, at 1 PM The Third Cafe provided the one-of-a-kind afternoon of art, coffee, and movies., with relaxed and contemporary setting. Light refreshments were served, and Jazz music to keep…

by QueerCityPodcast February 21, 2023February 27, 2023

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Creators spotlight

Aja Kween – GRAND MARSHALL FOR PRIDE IN LAGOS 2022

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Post date June 3, 2022
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DragQueen, Performer, Olorisha ( She / Her )

Aja (She/Her) is a multifaceted artist from Brooklyn, NY. As an Afro-Latinx Trans woman, she has dominated different artistic arenas including music, television, dance, modeling and more. Most known from her appearance on Rupaul’s Drag Race; Aja has released 3 critically acclaimed records, been on the cover of fashion magazines, and maintained an appearance in the underground ballroom scene as a member of the House of Labeija. In the Ballroom scene, Aja is known to walk the Runway, Performance (Vogue Femme) and Best Dressed categories. Recently Aja made an appearance on season 3 of the HBO max’s Legendary with the House of Labeija. Since 2017, Aja has performed over 300+ live shows worldwide; selling out venues in the US, Canada, Brazil, Spain, Lebanon, Australia, and the UK.

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Aja Kween – GRAND MARSHALL FOR PRIDE IN LAGOS 2022

DragQueen, Performer, Olorisha ( She / Her ) Aja (She/Her) is a multifaceted artist from Brooklyn, NY. As an Afro-Latinx Trans woman, she has dominated different artistic arenas including music, television, dance, modeling and more. Most known from her appearance on Rupaul’s Drag Race; Aja has released 3 critically acclaimed records, been on the cover…

by QueerCityPodcast June 3, 2022June 5, 2022

PRESS RELEASE – PRIDE IN LAGOS 2022

Lagos, Nigeria/ West Africa – Thursday, June 02, 2022 Queercity Media and Productions – The parent organization of the renowned Queercity Podcast and Pride in Lagos, West Africa’s destination pride event has announced the official lineup for our 2022 Pride in Lagos Festival, “Pride In Lagos” slated for June 20th to 26th 2022 is a Hybrid event. Pride…

by QueerCityPodcast June 2, 2022June 11, 2022

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Creators spotlight

Raldie Young.

Post author By QueerCityPodcast
Post date July 10, 2021

Rex Okechukwu Opara Jr., a.k.a. Raldie Young, is a Lagos-based music producer and singer-songwriter. Over the past decade, Rex has produced an impressive catalogue of independent releases inspired by neo-soul, R&B, hip-hop and African influences. He also frequently collaborates as a producer with numerous artists in Nigeria’s underground music scene, works as a graphic designer and co-hosts the queer podcast “We Don’t Have A Name For This Podcast”. “Music is the way I express my thoughts and feelings and document my experiences as an outsider,” says Rex. “It’s also a way of reaching out to outsiders like me.

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Amara, the Lesbian

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Post date July 10, 2021

Amara, the Lesbian. is a queer woman living and loving in Nigeria. a storyteller who is dedicated to sharing queer joy, stories, struggles, visibility and queer living in Nigeria, through her YouTube channel, her writings and her life in general.

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Godwin Harrison and Broken Rainbow

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Post date July 10, 2021

Godwin Harrison (Writer/Director/producer) A graduate of chemical engineering. In the year 2008-2009 he a freelance script writer to some asabawood producers. In 2015, he produced/directed his first featured length film “the last days”. A faith based film. His movies have always talked about societal activism. He is the CEO of HUG MEDIA CONCEPT; An independent production house focus on making societal change using the media. His recent short film ” broken Rainbow” just won 2 international awards for best international short film of 2021.

SUMMARY OF BROKEN RAINBOW: Broken Rainbow tells the story of three rainbow friends ( TETEH, TERFA AND DIWI) who have undergone humiliation by their families because of their sexuality.
The film gains momentum when DIWI set up video leaked online and his family came to know of his sexuality. Unable to bear the societal and family discrimination he committed suicide.
TERFA (a drag artiste) comes out to his family and was kicked out of his family.
TETEH was forced by his mother to undergo Deliverance for his sexuality (conversion therapy). Unable to cope he had to move out of his family house and move in with his lover KEM.
KEM is a homophobic gay man who hates himself and his kind for no just cause.
At the end, Teteh after contracting the AIDS virus from Kem had to live for his happiness alone. He paid for his mothers breast surgery after the church abandons her and there she knew that….A broken rainbow no matter how many times you try to break it, you still will not stop its shine.

Broken rainbow won best international short film -:1) malmo international LGBTQ short film festival
2) Melbourne LGBTQ short film festival
Official selection @ best of the best lgbtq short film/ houston lgbtq short film festival/ bite size short film festival

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Victor Emmanuel

An LGBTQ+ rights activist, YouTuber, model, brand and digital strategist/marketer and entertainer. I’m 23 years. I’m part creator of both the #EndHomophobiaInNigeria and #RepealSSMPA hashtags.

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Bola Yahaya

Post author By QueerCityPodcast
Post date July 10, 2021

Yahaya is a self-taught fashion designer with extensive background in leading operations and teams, events and project management, retail sales and talent management.

With his namesake brand, he explores traditional African heritage and its re-interpretation into contemporary fashion in a way that enables for self expression and preserve history.

His glamorous artisanal and sustainable garments tell elaborate narratives that are autobiographical, often reflecting upon the his queer identity and clash of ancestral history as a person of Yoruba Nigerian descent.

While his clothes act as defiance, the bigger picture is to create a social impact on individuals and communities, change the general mindset towards queer expression; and contribute to a kinder, sustainable planet.

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Fola Francis

Fola Francis is a non-binary person currently living in Lagos Nigeria. His pronouns are They/he/she. Fola is the creative director of his self named clothing line “Fola Francis”, and he’s also a Fashion insider and digital marketer for TFF Consult. He’s worked with names like Nigerian foreign exchange, The British council, Arise fashion week, and many more. Fola is 27 years old, and an extremely feminine presenting queer person, which isn’t the most pleasant way to live in the part of the world.