Podcasts about Bisi Alimi

How does film shape global narratives and foster understanding? And how can filmmakers navigate the challenges of representation?Whether it's an iconic sci-fi opening that transports us to a galaxy far, far away or a documentary that reshapes the way we see the world, storytelling through film has an unparalleled power to connect diverse people across borders and cultures.In this episode of Our World, Connected, host Christine Wilson explores the role of film as a tool for cultural exchange, national identity, and social change. Can film help amplify the voices of so-called ‘marginalised communities'? What are the poetics of film-making?Christine is joined by Noé Mendelle, a documentary filmmaker and founder of the Scottish Documentary Institute. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Noé has dedicated her career to telling untold stories and mentoring emerging filmmakers through initiatives like the Stories documentary workshop, a collaboration with the British Council. Together, they discuss the power of documentary filmmaking, the intersection of truth and storytelling, and the impact of film on cultural relations.We also hear from queer rights activist and storyteller Bisi Alimi, founder of Vengiance Productions. Bisi talks about why he's made it his mission to bring authentic queer African stories to our screens and the challenges of securing funding for underrepresented voices in the industry.Listen to Our World, Connected, brought to you by the British Council. Subscribe and follow for more thought-provoking discussions on culture, connection, and the power of art.Noé Mendelle - Scottish Documentary InstituteNoé Mendelle | Close:Up EdinburghNoé Mendelle Interview: Bridging the Gap, Past & PresentVengiance ProductionsFollow British Council Research and Insight: Newsletter – https://www.britishcouncil.org/research-insight/subscribe Twitter – https://twitter.com/InsightBritish Additional Resources & Links:Website - https://www.britishcouncil.org/research-insight

"The first exorcism was terrifying. It didn't cure anything; it just deepened my despair."   How do you navigate life when your very identity is deemed illegal? This episode takes you through the harrowing yet inspiring journey of LGBTQ+ activist Bisi Alimi. Bisi recounts the intense challenges of trying to reconcile his Christian faith with his sexuality growing up in Nigeria where where LGBTQ+ rights are severely restricted.   Episode Topics: - Exorcisms and Mental Health: Discussing the traumatic experiences of undergoing exorcisms as a misguided attempt to 'cure' homosexuality. - Historic Media Moments: Recounting the pivotal moment of being the first person to openly come out as gay on Nigerian television, highlighting the fallout and impact it had on his life. - Survival and Resilience: A frank discussion on multiple suicide attempts spurred by societal rejection and internal conflict, underscoring the mental health struggles within the LGBTQ+ community. About Bisi: Bisi Alimi is a British-Nigerian gay rights activist, public speaker, blog writer and HIV/LGBT advocate who gained international attention when he became the first Nigerian to come out on television.   ✉️ Visit our website and signup to the newsletter here: https://www.1000voicesuk.com/   Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1000voicesuk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1000voicesuk/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1000voicesuk Twitter: https://twitter.com/1000VoicesUK Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1000VoicesUK/  

Bisi Alimi is the founder and the Executive Director of the Bisi Alimi Foundation, an organisation working to accelerate social acceptance of LGBT people in Nigeria. Alimi has a BA in Theatre Arts (2004) from the University of Lagos Nigeria and MSc in Global Governance and Public Policy (2011) from Birkbeck College University of London. Alimi is a multitalented storyteller, actor, activist and angelic troublemaker. He has over 15 years experience working on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Africa. Before starting Bisi Alimi Foundation, he was a lecturer at the Humboldt University in Berlin teaching “Pre and Post Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Africa”. In his spare time, he loves to read, watch television and cook. He lives in London with his husband and his two dogs.   In this episode Alicia and Bisi discuss:  Battling his sexuality and religion Why Bisi is The Angelic Troublemaker  Why he came out at Gay on Nigerian National TV  Near death experiences based on homophobic behaviors  The experience of seeking asylum in the UK Why he became a HIV activist  How he has achieved his credibility and success during his career   See more more about Bisi here https://bisialimi.com/  https://www.bisialimifoundation.org/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CvuTYFHtO3w/?hl=en   

Bisi Alimi is the founder and the Executive Director of the Bisi Alimi Foundation, an organisation working to accelerate social acceptance of LGBTQ+ people in Nigeria.The charity's aim is work towards a Nigeria where everyone is equal irrespective of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity. This is a fascinating chat where Bisi talks through his troubled childhood growing up in Nigeria, the state of LGBTQ+ rights in Africa and the incredibly important work of his charity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month's patron-funded story is "Apple of Sodom" by Plangdi Neple.  It's narrated by Bisi Alimi. For an ad-free version of this podcast, support the patreon campaign. Pick up Monster Whisperer, Second Class    

Over 25 million people in Africa are living with HIV. And the continent accounts for almost two thirds of the global total of new HIV infections. But millions of dollars are spent fighting the illness. So what are we doing wrong? How can we rethink the fight against HIV?Claude spoke to three guests who know what they are talking about.Bisi Alimi is a Nigerian LGBT activist who recently announced he was HIV positive even though he's lived with the illness for many years. We asked him why?Jacqueline Wambui who is an HIV-positive activist from Kenya. She talks about the challenges of having a family and a relationship in spite of it.Saidy Brown from South Africa was born with HIV. She announced her HIV status on social media in 2017 and thinks we need to talk about the illness differently. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plus de 25 millions de personnes en Afrique vivent avec le VIH. Et le continent représente près des deux tiers du total mondial des nouvelles infections à VIH. Pourtant des millions de dollars sont dépensés pour lutter contre la maladie. Alors qu'est-ce qu'on fait de mal ? Comment repenser la lutte contre le VIH ?Claude s'est entretenu avec trois invités qui savent de quoi ils parlent.Bisi Alimi est un militant LGBT nigérian qui a récemment annoncé qu'il était séropositif alors qu'il vivait avec la maladie depuis de nombreuses années. Nous lui avons demandé pourquoi ?Jacqueline Wambui qui est une militante séropositive du Kenya. Elle parle des défis d'avoir une famille et une relation malgré elle.Saidy Brown d'Afrique du Sud est née avec le VIH. Elle a annoncé sa séropositivité sur les réseaux sociaux en 2017 et pense que nous devons parler de la maladie différemment. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

"Defiance comes with consequences and I am comfortable with it". He speaks about gay rights in the Nigerian churches, at conferences and anywhere. On this episode of the Queercity podcast, we would be experiencing what the reality of speaking for LGBT+ rights in Nigeria is for Nigeria's own Chude Jideonwo. Chude is known for his active amplification of minorities issues with his big show #WithChude, where he has also created space to help bring Queer persons' narratives safely to the mainstream media. Chude speaks of how empathy could be an approach to fighting for the rights of sexual minorities, and to furtherly engaging violently oppressive systems. Behind the scenes packing and Bisi Alimi's appearance on “The Dawn” in 2004, and the interview with Faraphina magazine Timeless Queer Defiance and its consequences in Nigeria with @chude Jideonwo Join the community by conversation via #Queercitypodcast #7yearsLaterSSMPA #LGBTNigerianLivesMatter #LGBTpodcast #Queerlivesmatter Credit Executive Producer: Queercity Media and Productions @Queercitymediaandproductions Hosted and Produced by: Olaide Kayode Timileyin(QueerNerd) @OKTIMILEYIN Guest: Chude Jideonwo Website: Queercitypodcast.com Upcoming event: bit.ly/PrideInLagos --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/queercity/message

Bis Alimi is a Nigerian gay rights activist, public speaker, blog writer, and HIV/LGBT advocate who gained international attention when he became the first Nigerian to come out on television. Bisi shares about how coming out on tv caused him to be driven out of his country and shaped his life and the legacy he is creating. He also opens up about his struggles and the journey he went through to become an advocate for others so they don't have to go through what he did. He talks about reconnecting with his ancestral spirituality once he started university and what inspired him.  Bisi is the Executive Director of Bisi Alimi Foundation https://www.bisialimifoundation.org/ which advocates for LGBT rights in Nigeria and a co-founder and director of Rainbow Intersection, https://mobile.twitter.com/UKIntersection  a forum for discussions of queer identity, religion, and race as well as co-founder of https://www.kaleidoscopetrust.com/  a nonprofit organization that campaigns for the human rights of LGBT+ people in countries where they are discriminated against. Listen to hear how a teddy bear is what Bisi finds most spiritual.  Please bear with us as the connection was weak but we couldn't pass up this conversation.

As humans, we often rely on ourselves as individuals in different areas of life. But today, more than ever, systems have grown to become an obstacle to physical, financial, emotional, mental and personal independence. In this concluding part of the 'Thinking Reimagined®️ Official Launch Podcast Episode' our intergenerational dialogue features Kevin Conroy, Founder, Bature Brewery; Chylian Ify Azuh, Founder, Female Returned Migrants Network and Human Rights Activist; Oluwatobi Ayodele, Feminist and Communications Consultant; Tobi G. Ayediran, Travel Consultant, Safe Migration Advocate and Humanitarian; alongside our online panelists, Abi Sotuminu, Founder of Patiss-UK and Bisi Alimi, Executive Coach and Media commentator, as they take turns in answering the question - What Does Being Independent Mean to You? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thinking-reimagined/message

Join the conversation, comment, share and subscribe for more interesting episodes. Depending on who you ask, 'Being Independent' means different things to different people. For some, It is being able to afford three meals a day and a roof over their head. For a child, it is being able to play outdoors for as long as possible. For an elderly person, it is having enough money for retirement whilst for a young lady, it is simply living a life where she can make decisions without interference. The official launch of the 'Thinking Reimagined®️ Podcast' on October 1st, 2021 featured an intergenerational dialogue on what being independent means to an array of panelists on a hybrid platform broadcasted from Bature. In this episode which is the first part of a dialogue broadcasted in real-time on social media platforms, Nifemi Oguntoye is joined by Ms. Abi, Founder of PATISS-UK, Kevin Conroy, Founder Bature Brewery, Bisi Alimi, Executive Coach and Media commentator, Skelly & Mayo, Dr. Ama, Executive Director Live Abundantly!®️ amongst others as they respond to the question - What Does Being Independent Mean to You? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thinking-reimagined/message

Great minds believe that being yourself in a world which is constantly dictating the perimeters by which you should live and interact with others is the greatest accomplishment. This episode explores why it is challenging to be authentic, unique and Thrive in society which undervalues the gifts of individualism. Gay rights activist - Mr. Bisi Alimi, Ms. Abi Sotuminu, Founder of PATISS, Nifemi Oguntoye and Dr. Ama, Executive Director, Live Abundantly®️ share their views on the desire to 'Be Yourself'. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thinking-reimagined/message

“Coming out” as homosexual to ones loved ones, community, friends and family can be a nerve wracking experience for many members of the LGBTQ+ Community. Some fear that once they come out, they mightn't be accepted, or perhaps treated differently, but for Bisi Alimi he could not have predicted what would happen next.  Bisi Alimi is a Nigerian gay rights activist, story teller, public speaker and HIV/LGBT advocate who gained international attention after coming out as homosexual on National television - making him the first ever Nigerian man to openly declare his sexuality on TV. Within a matter of minutes of the interview airing, the community were outraged, ordering the long-standing morning show that Bisi was a presenter for to be axed. And on the same day, the Nigerian Government were drafting legislation to criminalise practicing homosexuality or providing any services to members of the LGBTQ Community.  After fleeing Nigeria due to the discrimination he faced,  Bisi founded the Bisi Alimi Foundation - a charity that advocates for the rights and dignity of LGBT people in Nigeria.  Additional Resources: 

In 2013, Nigeria enacted an anti Same-Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Bill (SSMPA), which has been used to harass, extort, imprison and commit violence against anyone seen as not conforming to Nigerian societal and cultural norms. In this concluding episode, Thinking Reimagined®️ reviews the struggle against rampant discrimination as seen through the lens of a bold, daring, charismatic and non-conformist gay rights activist - Bisi Alimi. The vibrant discussion examines the plight of the underground LGBTQI+ community. Ms. Abi Sotuminu, Founder of PATISS, Actor and Filmaker Peter Armand Boyo, Nifemi Oguntoye and Dr. Ama, Executive Director, Live Abundantly®️ shared their varied perspective on the subject matter. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thinking-reimagined/message

A special Moth Radio Hour in celebration of PRIDE! Stories of first kisses, drag queens, and coming out -- to others and to oneself. This episode is hosted by Moth storyteller Alistair Bane. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. Hosted by: Alistair Bane Storytellers: Meg Ferrill, Bisi Alimi, Bethany Cintron, Jake Haller, Walter Cole

In 2013, Nigeria enacted an anti Same-Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Bill (SSMPA), which has been used to harass, extort, imprison and commit violence against anyone seen as not conforming to Nigerian societal and cultural norms. In this episode, Thinking Reimagined®️ reviews the struggle against rampant discrimination as seen through the lens of a bold, daring, charismatic and non-conformist gay rights activist - Bisi Alimi. The vibrant discussion examines the plight of the underground LGBTQI+ community. Ms. Abi Sotuminu, Founder of PATISS, Actor and Filmaker Peter Armand Boyo, Nifemi Oguntoye and Dr. Ama, Executive Director, Live Abundantly®️ shared their varied perspective on the subject matter. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thinking-reimagined/message

Bisi Alimi, Danyel Izuchukwu and Chizelu Emejulu joins me on this episode to discuss the harmful effects of harassments and abuses faced by LGBTQ persons.

Bisi Alimi is a Nigerian gay rights activist, public speaker, blog writer and HIV advocate who gained international attention when he became the first Nigerian to come out on television. We speak about the dangers of being LGBT in non-tolerant countries where rights and social acceptance are far from achieved. Bisi shares his story of the events that happened after he publicly came out: how he lost his acting career; was brutally beaten in his home; and had to flee Nigeria to live in asylum in the UK for fear of his safety. ⁣

Our guest today is Bisi Alimi, the Executive Director of SafePlace Greece, founder of the Bisi Alimi Foundation, and known as an angelic troublemaker. In this episode, we talked about his extraordinary journey as a gay Nigerian man, his powerful advocacy for HIV and LGBTQ+ rights, and refugees, and how to use anger as a tool to make the world a better place.  To learn more about Bisi and his journey, visit: http://palmamichel.com/explorersmind15/ A special thanks to Bisi Alimi for taking the time to share his inspiring story with us. Resources Mentioned In The Show:   http://www.bisialimi.com/ His LinkedIn The Angelic Troublemakers Podcast Bisi Alimi Foundation SafePlace Greece www.palmamichel.com palma@palmamichel.com   Continue Your Journey   Now it is time to find your own unique path. We can help you to connect with your innate wisdom and create an inspiring vision for a deeply fulfilling and meaningful life. Apply for a discovery session on our website, palmamichel.com. Learn to meditate with Palma on the MUSE brain-sensing device and receive a 15% discount (will be shown at checkout only) with this link!    Thank You   Thank you for joining us on this journey of the Explorer’s Mind Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, there are a few things we would be very grateful for if you would do right now:    SUBSCRIBE to the Explorer’s Mind Podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts    Please RATE & REVIEW and let us know what inspired you in this episode   Finally, we invite you to JOIN the Explorer’s Mind Facebook Group and continue the conversation Please share this episode with someone you think would be inspired by it.  Until next time, We truly appreciate you listening and look forward to continuing this journey together. 

The journey of coming out has long been a rite of passage for LGBTQ+ people. For some, it’s an empowering opportunity to be true to oneself, friends and family. It also has a social purpose. With increased visibility of LGBTQ+ people, the argument goes, comes greater social acceptance. Coming out stories also help bind the community together. But some LGBTQ+ people are choosing alternatives to the public coming out announcement. They argue that a romanticisation of coming out within the LGBTQ+ community puts pressure on those for whom coming out remains difficult or even dangerous. Others question whether coming out publicly as LGBTQ+ is even necessary anymore. Dustin Lance Black, the screenwriter of Milk, charts the history of coming out as LGBTQ+, from the early gay demonstrations of the 60s and 70s to the watershed coming out moments of celebrities including Sir Ian McKellen, Ellen DeGeneres, and Caitlyn Jenner. Dustin also hears from a younger generation of LGBTQ+ people, to find out how social media has altered what it means to come out about their sexual orientation or gender identity. And he asks whether there will ever come a time when LGBTQ+ people no longer need to come out. With contributions from Travis Alabanza, Tom Daley, Shappi Khorsandi, Bisi Alimi, Lord Chris Smith, Christine Burns MBE, Maureen Duffy, Maxine Heron, Professor Rusi Jaspal, Anne Kronenberg, Professor Larry Gross, David Johns, and Sophia. Producer: Dan Hardoon Executive Producer: Anishka Sharma Diversity Consultant: Freddy McConnell A Whistledown production for BBC Radio 4 Photo credit: Raul Romo

SYNOPSIS : Retours bilingues sur la Pride Afrique 2020, la pride la plus inclusive du monde. Au programme : des extraits de la journée du 15 août (poésie, musique, performances, panels...), une interview à 3h du matin d'une personne bisexuelle non binaire au Cameroun, de la musique de pride camerounaise et des bruits de moi en train de travailler en même temps. La Pride Afrique est l'initiative de trois artistes nigérianes : deux femmes trans (Noni Salma et Miss Sahhara) et un mec cis gay (David Nnanna Ikpo). GENRE : Documentaire  THÉMATIQUES : marche des fiertés, Afrique, panafricanisme, transphobie, homophobie d'État, intersexe, biphobie SHOUTOUT : Shoutout à Noni Salma, Miss Sahhara et David Nnanna Ikpo pour la production de cette toute première Pride Afrique. Shoutout à John Amaechi, le psychologue ex-basketteur NBA nigériano-britannique et gay pour son message d'espoir. Shoutout à Bisi Alimi, poète et militant LGBT nigérian dont on entend plusieurs extraits de "Who am I?". Shoutout à la sud-africaine blanche et trans Shenay O'Brien pour sa reprise de Taylor Swift, réécrite à la sauce queeristanaise. Shoutout à ker (pas de majuscule) pour la représentation intersexe et la pédagogie limpide. Shoutout au panel de femmes trans togolaises : Sasha State (modératrice), Crespille Pige et Vanessa Aziakou présidente de l'association Unity. Shoutout à Terna pour sa story-performance "You are necessary". Shoutout à M. La Victoire et à toutes les militants LGBTQIA+ du Gabon qui ont remporté la lutte pour la décriminalisation de l'homosexualité. Shoutout à Jane Sparrow pour avoir accepté une interview 3 minutes avant l'interview, à 7h du matin au Cameroun, 2h heure de Toronto...        INSPIRATION : Mon refus de passer une semaine sans rien offrir aux abonné.e.s du podcast.   SOUtien : patreon.com/jogustin et paypal.me/joguestin PRODUCTION : dearnge society ÉCRITURE, INTERPRÉTATION, MONTAGE : Jo Güstin ILLUSTRATION : Pamla SON INTRO/OUTRO : Aly Gouchène VOIX INTRO/OUTRO : Anaïs "Nana" Pinay  MUSIQUE : "The Quest" de Gwen & Tiana, "Les Pédés" de Petit Pays, "You Need To Calm Down" de Taylor Swift (interprétée par Shenay O'Brien), "Vogue" de Bo* Johnson 

Ball culture in Africa, role of Christian missionaries in spreading homophobia in Nigeria, power of viral social media content created by Black creators, and so much more in this special #Blackouttuesday episode of Queerantine + Chill with activist/philanthropist/entertainer/drag queen Bisi Alimi (@bisialimi) from Lagos, Nigeria. The conversation with Bisi (he/him/hers) took place on May 27, 2020.

This week, I have a chat with Bisi Alimi, a wonderful, exuberant activist from Nigeria living in London. We talk about some of the challenges he has faced in his life and how he has managed to handle them.

Like the recent uproar against Bisi Alimi, the mainstream media has always in a way or the other played a major role in LGBT advocacy either good but most times disservices , as they are the image maker for the total populace. On this episode Ademola (@lagostout) joins us to discuss ; Mainstream media and LGBT+ advocacy in Nigeria. Enjoy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/queercity/message

It's summer time, and Episode 6 isn't just about summer, it's about ‘Summer Of Love' - love of products, love of plants and love of the self! To hear what we love about products within this episode, we will get whisked away to an imaginary desert island with Lush's Jiggly Paul and Hilary Jones to find out some of Hilary's must-have products (as well as how to survive a turbulent Mercury Retrograde!) We'll listen to a conservation piece by Charlie Moores and the charity ‘Plant Life' to find out how road verges could help to re-seed our beautiful countryside. Then finally, we'll explore a little about pride and self-love with the wonderful Bisi Alimi, our very own ‘Angelic Troublemaker'.    To listen to the full episode of Jiggly Paul and Hilary's ‘Desert Island Lush', click here. To listen to the full episode on Road Verges, click here. And to hear Bisi Alimi's full episode of Activism in Existence, click here.   And to explore more audio content made by Lush, don't forget to check out the free Lush Player App, available for both Apple and Android! Swears - Yes (one)

In our first podcast of 2019 we're talking to activist Bisi Alimi, discussing LGBT+ refugees in the UK, and asking what's changed in India, three months after homosexuality was legalised.

On episode 13 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines; 2018 Global Citizen Festival performances; D'banj, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage & Cassper Nyovest Cassper Nyovest filling up The Moses Madhiba Stadium Reekado Banks Leaving Mavin Records Small Doctor's arrest & charge for unlawful fire arms possession Akhotee's controversial comments Bisi Alimi confronts Presidential aspirant Oby Ezekwesili on her LGBT rights record DJ Pinye's refusal to play Ethic songs on radio and much more... For more curated Afro-urban content, visit iDEY.me/

Stephen Fry joins Richard and Aasmah to talk about Greek Heroes and finding wedded bliss. We also have JoJo Wood who extolls the virtue of wood carving for mental health, and Dr Catherine Walker, a septuagenarian weightlifter and academic at Oxford university, and Bisi Alimi who is a LGBTQ rights campaigner and the first person to come out as gay on national TV in Nigeria. We have your thank you and broadcaster and writer Jenni Murray chooses her inheritance tracks: The Blue Danube by Strauss and Diamonds and Rust by Joan Baez. Producer: Corinna Jones Editor: Eleanor Garland

What responsibility do corporates have to promote LGBTQ rights in countries where homosexuality is still illegal, or gay people are widely persecuted?Ed Butler speaks to Mark McLane, the global head of diversity and inclusion at Barclays, one of the sponsor's of London's pride march this week about what his company is doing in the many countries in which it operates, including the US, where legislation still limits LGBTQ rights. And Nigerian actor Bisi Alimi tells his personal story of why he had to flee his home country because of his sexuality, and why he is now lobbying multinational firms to do more to protect gay and lesbian staff in Nigeria.(Picture: Ugandan men hold a rainbow flag during the annual gay pride in Entebbe, Uganda; Credit: Isaac Kasamani/AFP/Getty Images)

Busy Being Black means we refuse to let wherever we come from define where or how far we will go in life. This is just one of the lessons I was reminded of in my conversation with Bisi Alimi, the activist and angelic troublemaker behind the Bisi Alimi Foundation. Bisi was born in Lagos in 1975 and came to international attention when he became the first ever person to come out on Nigerian television. His life since has been a veritable whirlwind, but as I learned in our conversation, the very moments that might have broken others became the moments in which he found his strength, an ability he believes lies within all of us. Busy Being Black is a podcast exploring how we thrive in the fullness of our queer Black lives. Thank you to our partners: UK Black Pride: http://ukblackpride.org.uk// BlackOut UK: blkoutuk.com/ Be sure to follow Busy Being Black: twitter.com/_busybeingblack instagram.com/_busybeingblack

Originally podcasted: 1/26/16 Author Neil Gaiman explains why he's afraid to sing in public, a tourist gets a scare in London's Highgate Cemetery, a Nigerian man tells a bold truth on live television and Christina Lamb talks about her double life as a mother and a war correspondent. Hosted by The Moth's Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. Storytellers: Neil Gaiman, Matt Day, Bisi Alimi, and Christina Lamb. Sponsored by: www.rocketmortgage.com/Moth www.squarespace.com/Moth www.ziprecruiter.com/Moth picktnproducts.org To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will and Chris discuss your reviews, talk rugby and darkrooms, and announce the winner of this week's Homo Sapiens T shirt. This week's episode is recorded in Will's car, as they wait for Chris's mum who has got lost shopping. But can they find her? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bisi Alimi is a truly inspirational Nigerian activist who had to leave his country after coming out on television. He tells his moving and uplifting story to Chris. Will and Chris discuss men wearing dresses and Will’s role as the ‘vicar’ at Chris’s wedding. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A Nigerian man tells a bold truth on live television.  Bisi Alimi was born and raised in Nigeria, and runs the Bisi Alimi Foundation – a foundation committed to improving the lives of sexual and gender minorities in Nigeria. Duration: 13'31"

Bisi Alimi joins us this month to reflect on racism in the LGBT community, his new #BlackLivesMatter tattoo and PrEP. He also lets slip a tease on a new project that he 'can thank Caitlyn Jenner for' See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

  Bisi Alimi is a CONTROVERSIAL, PASSIONATE, and POWERFUL internationally renowned researcher, public speaker, policy analyst, television pundit and campaigner. His expertise on Social Justice ranges from Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity to Race and Race Relations, Feminism, Education and Poverty Alleviation. He has appeared on many international television stations as a social and political pundit, including, CNN, BBC, Al Jazeera, and CCTV, and outlets like NPR and the Washington Post has profiled him. His TEDx talk, “There should never be another Ibrahim” has been listed as one of the 14 most inspiring queer TEDtalk of all time, his talk at the Aspen Ideas festival left the audience asking for more. Alimi gave the closing speech at a Daily Beast event hosted at the New York Public Library titled, “I am Bisi Alimi and I am not a victim.” “The Development Cost of Homophobia” is his most successful article that was translated into over 15 languages globally. His most recent article for the Guardian: “If you say being gay is not African, you don’t know your history” has gone on to great review and cited in many news article globally. He has many laurels for his work globally. He consults for World Bank on Economic impact of Homophobia and serves on the Bank advisory board on SOGI. He was a 2014 New Voices fellow at the Aspen Institute. Listed 19 most important LGBT person in UK 2015 and was named 77 on the World Pride Power List 2014.

Author Neil Gaiman explains why he's afraid to sing in public, a tourist gets a scare in London's Highgate Cemetery, a Nigerian man tells a bold truth on live television and Christina Lamb talks about her double life as a mother and a war correspondent. Storytellers: Neil Gaiman, Matt Day, Bisi Alimi, and Christina Lamb. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices