The Only Gay in Nigeria

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Title

The Only Gay in Nigeria

Description

Note: This film contains homophobia, suicidal imagery and violence.

Bisi Alimi reflects on the homophobia and violence he faced as a closeted gay man in Nigeria, and the severe consequences that followed after coming out on national television.

Source

Director: Gui Boucault, André Tomonari
Year: 2018
Country: Brazil
Gender and Sexuality: Gay
Animation Style: Digital
Genre: Documentary
Type: Explicit, short

Can currently be watched on Vimeo or YouTube: https://youtu.be/IfzinFQHNvw

Files

Citation

“The Only Gay in Nigeria,” Queer Animation, accessed July 14, 2025, https://queeranimation.omeka.net/items/show/234.
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