Online community-building among the Nigerian-LGBTQI+ community | ReDICo: The Podcast for Digital Interculturality
Podcast
Author(s):
Anna Finzel
,
Bisi Alimi
Year: 2024
Language(s): English
In the third episode of the "ReDICo Podcast”, Anna Finzel and activist Bisi Alimi discuss the challenging situation of the LGBTQI+ community in Nigeria, where same-sex relationships are still criminalized. LGBTQI+ activist Bisi Alimi shares insights on the legal landscape, his personal experiences, and the critical role online communities play for marginalized individuals. Alimi emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance, fighting for LGBTQI+ rights, and supporting cross-border activism. He explains how social media platforms like WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook have become safe spaces for the LGBTQI+ community in Nigeria, despite ongoing risks and challenges. Alimi also reflects on his public coming-out and his return to Nigeria, highlighting the significance of solidarity and the ongoing struggle for freedom, a fight that must be earned through perseverance.
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