Young, Gifted, and Black - and Divorced?!?!

Examining the Divorcée journey, from a young Nigerian woman's perspective

Picture this:

Now, picture THIS:

Most people, when getting married, dream of a number of scenarios.  Yet, sometimes, those plans don't materialize the way we wish they would have.

In this three-part series, RCO takes us through her personal journey of, adjusting to life as an ex-Mrs. 

As most people may know by now, the Nigeria we love so much, is going through some changes.

The recent protests, aimed at ending brutality, are an important cultural turning point, meant to address the way that we treat one another.

To give this protest its due respect, I am deferring the much-anticipated "Dating While Divorced" episode, until next week.

Much love, and speak with you soon.  Stay safe, everyone.

Hello lovelies!

I’m so excited to be bringing you part 2 of the discussion on how to be Queer in Nigeria.

In this, we focused on the cultural impact and implications.

It’s important for understanding the implications of marginalization in this community. 

In this segment, Xeenarh touches on the aspects of marginalization that 🏳️‍🌈 people face in Nigeria- from dating, to employment opportunities and prospects - to housing and shelter options.

The third and final part will be up on Wednesday.

Then, on to the next topic! Which will be a surprise ☺️☺️

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What exactly is “queerness?”  What does this look like, in a country like Nigeria?

How much of what we think, is actually what *we* think?  Our own thoughts?

The beauty of deciding to do this podcast, is that we all get to find out, and enrich our insight on what it feels like, to be queer in Nigeria.

I sat on the loveseat with Xeenarh Mohammed, the Executive Director of the TIERS initiative.  Xeenarh details some of what @Tiersnigeria is doing in this space, and some insight into what life looks like, being queer in Nigeria.

Do you have any opinions on queerness in Nigeria? What does it look like to you?

If you're curious about what this looks like, listen to someone who's got experience in this wheel-house.

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In this continuation of the conversation about Intercultural relations, Sydney gives some insight into what it's been like for her, being thrust into the Nigerian community, while being a Black American in Africa.

We see some of what life looks like, from a different vantage point.

In this episode, we explore an interesting topic: Intercultural Relationships.

What is Intercultural dating, you ask?  

Great question!

What factor is race, when it comes to marriages between different cultures?  What are some of the expectations societal conditioning impacts our understanding or experience of love?

We delve into the complexities of race relations, how can do better - and foster a better understanding.

In this part of the episode, we discuss attitudes towards cultural norms on:

Dating apps, and dating app culture

Ways to avoid catfishing on dem apps

Polyamory and religious representation

How much of our modern dating rules are actually ours, and not hangovers from other cultures? 

This is Part II, of a Part III series.