Unfiltered Beginnings

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01/28/25 • 17 min

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In this episode, I am sharing a deeply personal and honest conversation about what it means to navigate life as a gay man from Nigeria. I am introducing myself and setting the tone for this journey, a space where I can amplify queer voices, celebrate Igbo culture, and have unfiltered conversations. My story is about the challenges of growing up in Nigeria, facing rejection from family and society, and the resilience it takes to embrace who I truly am. The complexities of balancing cultural pride with my identity as a queer man come into play as I discuss why representation and visibility matter, not just for me, but for so many others who feel invisible and ignored.#UnfilteredBeginnings #QueerAndProud #IgboVoices #LGBTQIARepresentation #BreakingStereotypes #AuthenticStories #IntersectionalityMatters #PodcastLaunch#PrideAndCulture

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