The House System in Nigeria’s LGBTQ+ Community: History, Culture, and Resilience
In Nigeria, where LGBTQ+ individuals face systemic discrimination, criminalization, and societal stigma, the *house system* has emerged as a crucial support structure. Adapted from Western ballroom culture, particularly within Black and Latinx LGBTQ+ spaces, houses act as chosen families that offer refuge, acceptance, and a sense of identity for queer individuals, many of whom are […]