Nollywood is one of the most prolific industries in the world. Movies from this industry hit close to home as they mirror our day-to-day lives. It has done an incredible job in capturing multiple subjects but failed in depicting the narratives of the queer community. The realities of LGBTQ+ people are inaccurately represented in storytelling as characters are villainized or failed to exist freely in society. Nollywood has chosen its stance by sticking to conservative beliefs, norms and values on sexuality. However, this is changing. The queer community have taken up this challenge in telling their own stories by changing the … Continue reading “14 Years and a Day” is a gripping queer love story by Ayo Lawson & Uyaiedu Ikpe-Etim