Jamaica is a dream destination for many, but it’s something of a minefield if you’re gay. Sadly, homophobic laws from the colonial era are still in place, making life difficult for LGBTQIA Jamaicans.

This week we caught up with Nickoy D Wilson. He vividly describes what it was like for him coming out as a gay man in Jamaica. He took us on a brief trip into his past, schooling & career.

It turns out that gay life in Jamaica isn’t quite as hidden as you may think.

Though there are still challenges, there is some progress. LGBTQIA Jamaicans are in their own innovative ways navigating spaces and using their agency to build new realities and narratives.