The Only Gay in Nigeria

The Only Gay in Nigeria

The Only Gay in Nigeria

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The Only Gay in Nigeria

2018

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Overview

The life story of Bisi Alimi, who went from being an anti-gay prosthelytize, preaching hell fire and damnation to those who strayed, into becoming the first Nigerian to come out on national TV.

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Bisi Alimi

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Directed by: André Tomonari
Gui Boucault

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