LGBT in Nigeria

07/23/15 • 87 min

"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." In June, 2015 the United States Supreme Justices agreed with the pledged that there would be Liberty and Justice for ALL, when they told all 50 states in the United States of America that everyone was equal and had the right to marry whomever they fall in love with. However in Nigeria the pledge reads I pledge to Nigeria my country. To be faithful, loyal and honest. To serve Nigeria with all my strength, to defend her unity, and uphold her honor and glory. So help me God. However it was published that President Buhari should not listen to President Obama regarding Gay rights and that Nigeria feels that homosexuality is taboo and an abomination. One pledge talks about justice for all and the other talks about defending a countries unity. Let’s talk for REAL. Dj Queen a 43 year old Nigerian decent lesbian. She has resided here in the states since she was very young. Although, she loves her home in Lagos, her personal choice to live as an open lesbian there is illegal and immoral according to laws and cultural practices. She has lived as a lesbian for about 23 years. She has also supported LGBT groups in her country to change the laws and that has yet to be successful. She has relatives that still live there. She currently is working towards putting together several groups to protect those who choose to be LGBT by creating safe houses for youths.

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