Come home, we are still here
Obodo is a youth-led nonprofit empowering queer leaders in Nigeria
No one should face the world alone
In Igbo, Obodo implies a people who have existed together since time immemorial having helped each other in times of great hardship and shared joy in periods of triumph. We strive to create this sense of belonging for those in our community.
Our Programs
A rising tide to lift all ships
Our youth-led organization focuses on LGBTQI+ rights and education in Nigeria through art, tech, direct outreach, and public campaigns
Economic Justice
Powerful knowledge-sharing workshops offer queer community members support as they look to pursue careers in art, technology, and other fields
A Home For Queer Art
We provide a space for artists to collaborate and showcase their work, bridging queer African expression with the international creative community
You’re Not Alone
Monthly film clubs, book clubs, virtual and in-person discussions, and meetups allow queer Nigerians to share knowledge and form empathic connections
In Case Of Emergency
We dedicate financial resources to a queer emergency fund to provide mutual aid for folks who are experiencing homelessness or needing other forms of support
Arms Wide Open
Our social media campaigns directly counter homophobic rhetoric, offering closeted Nigerians a positive representation and tips for how to live safely and authentically
Story that Speaks
Story that Speaks is a three-day in-person nonfiction writing workshop in Lagos, facilitated by Obodo’s International Artist in Residence, writer and MFA instructor, Richie Wills, crafted for emerging writers eager to explore the art of storytelling rooted in real-life experiences.
International Artist Residency 2024
The Obodo International Artist Residency (Obodo Oma), invites applications from Black diaspora artists to collaborate with Nigerian artists, focusing on the intersection of arts and human rights and how the former can be leveraged in dealing with societal norms and prejudices while advocating for LGBTQ+ people in Nigeria and beyond.
Obodo Paralegal Advocacy Training 2024
The Obodo Centre for Advocacy and Equal Rights is pleased to announce the launch of the maiden edition of her Obodo Paralegal Advocacy Training (OPAT) program. OPAT 2024 is an Obodo initiative for social transformation and human rights advancement for the Nigerian LGBTQ+ community through grassroots building and community empowerment. The programme offers an opportunity for young queer activists around Nigeria to further and improve on the work they do or that they intend to do.
Human Rights Film Fund 2024
Amplifying marginalized voices and supporting narratives that advocate for the basic rights and freedoms that all humans are entitled to
Queer Artist Fund 2024
The Queer Artist Fund seeks to amplify the voices of LGBTQ+ artists in Nigeria, providing a platform for creative expression, dialogue, and community building.
Reclaiming our spaces
Combatting Nigeria's harsh anti-LGBTQ legislation by helping one another flourish
2024 Obodo Tour
Our speaking tour offers networking opportunities with helpful talks discussing:
- advocacy of the African LGBTQI+ movement
- collaboration with the global queer community
- supporting your own mental health
- and more...
Our Blog
30 Aug 2024
Wading Through the Fog: Clarifying the Repeal and Re-enactment of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act
Explore the proposed changes to Nigeria's Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act. Understand the positive advancements and concerning setbacks, and learn how informed advocacy can make a difference.
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27 Aug 2024
Pride Month Recap: 2024
Pride Month is a month of community to honuor ourselves, our loves, our bodies, our work, and our names.
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28 Sept 2023
Women Deliver 2023
DON’T LEAVE US BEHIND: The state of intersex and LGBTQ+ activism in Africa
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28 Sept 2023
11 Sept 2023
Queer Naija Convo
Queerphobia, Cisheteronormativity and Performance in Nigerian Universities
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25 Jul 2023
Embracing Queer Narratives Through Cinema
Building Bridges of Inclusion: The Queer Film Club’s Screening of "14 Years and a Day"
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1 Jun 2023
Our Partners
We are proud to work with international partners supporting the rights of sexual minorities worldwide
Our Team
Meet our powerful voices who are championing the cause of LGBTQ+ rights in Nigeria
Our activists are decolonizing Nigeria to create affirmative spaces for queer persons
Matthew Blaise
Founder & President
