Themed “The Equality Edition”- The Equality Awards (TEA) in a landmark moment for the queer community in Nigeria, has unveiled its inaugural list of nominees, celebrating trailblaizers that have chosen to defy the status quo, highlithing the phenomenal contribution of individuals and organizations behind championing the rights of sexual and gender minorities in Nigeria. A shared vision of its mother organisation: Pride In Lagos Festival.
Making the list of this pride inaugural award nominees are nonbinary multidisciplinary artist and creative expressionist, Babatunde “Tribe” Akande: International photographer, filmmaker, and visual artist, Rachel Seidu: Model, first Nigerian transgender woman to walk the Lagos Fahion Week, and Entrepreneur, Fola Francis (post humus): Activist lawyer, who represented and secured the first recorded settlement for a transwoman who was assaulted in Nigeria, Barr. Chizelu Emejulu: Yemoja Feminista by CHEVS: Queekhomes by FEMMEHIVE Africa: Group Therapy: Barrister and Social media creator, Success Carter: Mental Health Advocate, Heather Moradeyo: and out singer/songwriter, who released Nigeria’s first queer album, Temmie Ovwasa.
INAUGURAL NOMINEES FOR THE EQUALITY AWARDS 2024:
Emerging Creative Of The Year
. Akinwande Bolaji, 25 (Journalist)
. Babatunde “Tribe” Akande, 23 (Artist)
. Oluwatosin Bolade, 24 (Artist)
Voice Of Change Of The Year
. Chizelu Emejulu, 43 (Lawyer)
. Eudora Oge, 27 (Community Organizer)
. Fola Francis, post humus(Entrepreneur)
. Gift Oghenekome, 27 ( Lifestyle Creator)
Creative Of The Year
. Rachel Seidu, 26 (Photographer)
. Temmie Ovwasa, 27 (Singer/Songwriter)
. Papa Oyeyemi, 27 (Fashion Designer)
Support Program Of The Year
. Yemoja Feminista by CHEVS
. Media Advocacy Projects by T.I.E.R.S
. Queekhomes by FEMMEHIVE Africa
Social Media Influencer Of The Year
. Heather Moradeyo, 28 (Lifestyle Creator)
. Success Carter, 26 (Lifestyle Creator)
Social Event Of The Year
. Group Therapy
. Sweat It Out
. Qtopia Week
. Takwabaywithkads
Winners will be announced at the Pride In Lagos Equality Summit and Awards, on the 18th of June 2024 in Lagos. Registration to attend this event is coming soon! Stay tuned
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