NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES - 2018/06/20: Nigerian LGBTQ Collective taking part at the Pride March in New York City. Thousands took part in the annual Pride March in New York City to promote LGBT right.

Photo by Michael Brochstein/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images

Nigerian Judge Releases 47 Men Accused of Homosexuality Following Two-Year Case

Nigerian Judge Rilwan Aikawa has 'struck-out' a two-year long controversial case against 47 men who were accused of homosexuality following 'public displays of affection towards other men'.

Nobantu Shabangu

October 28, 2020

Nigerian Judge Releases 47 Men Accused of Homosexuality Following Two-Year Case

Nigerian Judge Rilwan Aikawa has 'struck-out' a two-year long controversial case against 47 men who were accused of homosexuality following 'public displays of affection towards other men'.

Trending Stories

Despite Protest Ban, Mozambicans Continue to Demand Systemic Change

Take In the Beauty and Rich Culture of these African Queens' National Costumes at Miss Universe 2024

What Are the Most Pressing Issues in Gabon’s Proposed Constitution?

The Songs You Need to Hear This Week

Rimon Wants You to Live For Yourself

Wizkid Makes a Powerful Return to the Dance Floor on “Kese”

African Athletes React to Limited Coverage in New Season of ‘Sprint’

The 2024 Dakar Biennale Makes a Strong Return After a Disruptive Postponement

Tems' Grammy Nominations Can Help Us Reconsider How We View Afrobeats Artists

Dawit Isaak’s 23-Year Detention Gains Renewed Attention with Human Rights Prize

Nigerian Judge Releases 47 Men Accused of Homosexuality Following Two-Year Case

Nigerian Judge Rilwan Aikawa has 'struck-out' a two-year long controversial case against 47 men who were accused of homosexuality following 'public displays of affection towards other men'.

Trending Stories

Sign Up To Our Newsletter