Igbo, Queer, and Unfiltered

This is for all queer individuals who have been told that their pain is too loud, their truth is too inconvenient, or their presence is too much. It is also for those who have witn…

We discuss the experience of losing the first home one has ever known, and the subsequent need to rebuild oneself from the ground up. This episode is not about pity; it is about pr…

This episode is for people who have felt bad about slowing down, who have been physically worn out by survival, and who are ready to see ease as a right instead of a reward. To res…

This is about the experience queer people have when those who raised them, prayed for them, or told them they loved them also make them feel unsafe. We are taught that family is vi…

Being truly present, whether at work or in a creative setting, often means doing emotional work, choosing to be quiet, and always balancing the need to be safe and the need to be s…

This episode explores what it's like to be a queer African in a world that always asks you to choose between visibility and safety. Being out comes with risks, both emotional and c…

This is a conversation about what it means to love, be wanted, and connect as a queer African who has survived shame, silence, and secrecy. Anyone who is learning to love without a…

This episode is about how softness, rest, and care are radical acts for queer Nigerians, Africans, and members of the diaspora. Many of us were taught to be strong, quiet, and caut…

This episode is a love letter to the people who chose us and became our family when our biological family rejected us. When our biological families fail us, we find home in those w…

This episode talks about the complicated relationship between queerness and faith. Many of us were taught that our queerness was something to hide, fear, or pray away. But what hap…

This episode explores the daily reality of code switching as a queer person in unsafe, unfriendly, or judgmental spaces. Many of us are constantly changing how we talk, dress, and…

This episode elaborates on the process of learning to accept one's queer identity with confidence and pride. Homophobia can keep us from loving ourselves fully because of self-doub…

This episode discusses the importance of financial independence for LGBTQIA+ individuals, especially in societies where queer people face job discrimination, family rejection, and…

Mental health is already a struggle for many, but the weight of societal rejection, discrimination, and cultural expectations makes it even harder for queer people. In this episode…

In this episode, I elaborate on the realities of queer love in societies where LGBTQIA+ relationships are not accepted. I look at what it means to be in a relationship while balanc…

This episode focuses more on happiness, resilience, and the power of recognizing queer happiness. We deserve to thrive, love, and experience happiness, just like anyone else.I disc…

This episode elaborates on the relationship between family, culture, and coming out as a gay Igbo man. In a society that often resists change, I dive into what it means to embrace…

In this episode, we explore the journey of living authentically in a society that often demands conformity. I discuss the emotional and psychological challenges of embracing your t…

This episode tackles the widespread stereotypes and misconceptions about being gay, from the belief that homosexuality is "un-African" to the dangerous myth that queerness is a "We…

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…