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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Draws Heat For Her Comments About Trans Women

Feminist author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has found herself at the center of a controversy over gender identity after comments she made about transgender women during an interview, which can be viewed...

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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie refuses to apologise for trans women comments

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has said she has nothing to apologise for over her remarks about trans women, and that she has always thought trans women are women. Speaking on Channel 4 news earlier this...

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MUCH ADO ABOUT MASTURBATION

The following is a chatversation between a brother in the Lord (who we’ll refer to as Pastor Chris) and a wanker (who we’ll refer to as Apostle). Lol. It is quite the interesting, amusing exchange....

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“When Everybody Is Fighting Everybody, There’s No Progress.” Ifeanyi...

As you all know, the Bisi Alimi Foundation was in Lagos in February to launch “Not Dancing to Their Music”, a report on the impact of homophobia, biphobia and transphobia on the LGBT community in...

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Why Are Nigerians So Obsessed With People Getting Married?

Seriously though, why has it gotten to that stage where getting married now feels like you’re proving something to society? 

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Christians demand that Facebook create a cross reaction emoji

Christians are demanding Facebook add a cross alongside the temporary Pride emoji. Though some people have been particularly happy about Facebook introducing a rainbow flag emoji in celebration of...

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My Fairy Godmother Story Is Now On Okadabooks

You know the Cinderella story, right? You know how Disney told it to you people as some famous love story, filled with magic and romance? Well, what Disney didn’t tell you is that the Fairy Godmother...

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‘Game Of Thrones’ Breaks Viewership Record Despite HBO Leak

With a battle royal for control of the Seven Kingdoms, a scorched army and an injured dragon, Sunday’s Game of Thrones was a visual feast that was rewarded with an all-time viewership high despite the...

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“Gay culture is harming straight men,” heterosexual blogger laments

Is the acceptance and promotion of LGTBQ culture harming straight men? According to right-wing blogger Ben Bera, the answer is a resounding YES! “I’m here to talk about how gay rights and the...

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“Nobody is born hating another person…” The Things They Tweet

Here’s a great example of the stark difference between the current American presidency and the last: in the wake of Trump’s horrific response to the Charlottesville tragedy, where he condemned “both...

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George R.R. Martin-Produced Series of Nnedi Okorafor’s ‘Who Fears Death’ Set...

HBO is moving forward with Who Fears Death, an upcoming drama series in development that will be executive produced by author George R.R. Martin of Game of Thrones fame and former HBO President Michael...

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Angelina Jolie ‘offered to act as a honeytrap in secret plan to snare...

Angelina Jolie offered to act as a “honeytrap” in a secret plan to help snare a notorious Ugandan warlord, according to leaked documents. The actress was said to have hatched a plot with the...

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The Shocking Story of Betrayal and Police Brutality

A few days ago, a member of the Nigerian Police, Aliyu Giwa, via his twitter account, gave a narration of police brutality and betrayal you never saw coming. Check out his tweets and follow the story...

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Jeffrey Archer suggests Angelina Jolie should run for US President

Author Jeffrey Archer has a few ideas when it comes to US politics – suggesting that actress Angelina Jolie would be a suitable candidate for the White House. Speaking on Good Morning Britain on...

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Australia Says Yes To Same-Sex Marriage

“Today love has had a landslide victory.” Australia has taken a decisive step towards legislating marriage equality by Christmas after 61.6% of voters in an unprecedented national postal survey...

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Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty Named a Best Invention of 2017

It’s hard to remember a time before Fenty Beauty, the POC-inclusive makeup line from pop star, Robyn Rihanna Fenty. And Time has taken notice. Along with things like visors that help blind people see...

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“I Am Sorry. We Are Sorry.” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Formally...

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday took steps to mend the nation’s fractured relationship with its own LGBT community. In the House of Commons, he issued a lengthy, formal apology to...

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Harry Potter fans are not happy with JK Rowling for defending Johnny Depp

JK Rowling released a statement a few days ago regarding the casting of Johnny Depp in the movie, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. ‘Harry Potter fans had legitimate questions and concerns about...

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Marvel Hints That New Series Won’t Be Added to Netflix Slate

Dan Buckley, president of Marvel Entertainment, has hinted that no new series will be added to the Marvel Netflix slate. In 2019, Disney plans to launch its own streaming service. It’s clearly intended...

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Chimamanda Adichie’s epic clapback when asked if Nigeria has bookshops

Chimamanda Adichie was asked during an interview in France if there were any bookshops in her country — and her clapback was epic. “I think it reflects very poorly on French people that you have to ask...

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