Homophobia
22 Jun 2021
The Vatican has made an "unprecedented" formal diplomatic objection to a draft Italian law against homophobia, a news report said Tuesday.
3 Aug 2020
In 2018, four men ambushed Richard Akuson in his hometown, Akwanga in Nasarawa State. They began to beat him as they accused him of being gay as well as spreading a gay agenda. His phone was seized and forcefully unlocked - they found more proof of his sexuality. To drive home their message, they poked…
10 Jun 2020
A Brazilian gay rights activist has filed a criminal complaint against Neymar for homophobia after the football superstar called his mother's boyfriend an anti-gay slur in comments leaked to the media.
15 Apr 2020
In 2019, actor Jussie Smollett had claimed to be the victim of a racist and homophobic attack near his Chicago apartment. The "Empire" actor had told police the two attackers made reference to Make America Great Again (MAGA) – the slogan often used by President Donald Trump and his supporters. An investigation into the alleged January…
2 Jul 2019
Some few months ago, the media was in a frenzy with the news that Hollywood actor, Jussie Smollett was attacked in a homophobic and racist attack. A few weeks down the line and according to an investigation by the Chicago police and the attack was reported as a fake and staged one despite the "Empire"…
22 Feb 2019
Hollywood actor and producer, Tyler Perry has shared his two cents on the scandal currently rocking "Empire" star, Jussie Smollett. Smollet we reported earlier was arrested for staging an attack on himself and filing a false police report. Reacting to the scandal that has been trending, Perry took to Instagram to say he has spoken…
18 Feb 2019
Outspoken Grammy award-winning rapper, Cardi B has slammed Jussie Smollet over his claims that he was attacked. Cardi B's public call-out is coming after recent evidence suggests that the "Empire" star possibly staged the alleged homophobic and racist attack on him. According to Cardi B, his actions ruined Black History Month. Reacting to the new development…
3 Feb 2019
Hollywood actor and singer, Jussie Smollett has taken to the stage to perform for the first time following the alleged homophobic and racist attack on him as earlier reported. The "Empire" star who was alleged to have been attacked by two men in Chicago last Tuesday remained undeterred as he took to the stage last…
2 Feb 2019
If you had plans to meet "Empire" star, Jussie Smollett, you may have to shelf that wish for a while as it has been gathered that he will not get up close and personal with his fans in Los Angeles this weekend. The reason for this is simple, there are concerns about his safety just…
31 Jan 2019
We reported earlier that Hollywood actor, Jussie Smollet was attacked in a suspected homophobic and racist attack. In an update to the situation, a woman who lives in Smollett's apartment building has told police she saw a suspicious man whom she described a "redneck" loitering just outside the entrance to the building an hour and a…
31 Jan 2019
Talented Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh in an Instagram post has advised her fans not to dwell on the social media lives of others. Using the case of celebrities as an example, the mother of one gave instance when celebrities live fake lives in order to impress their followers. According to Dikeh, some celebrities travel abroad just…
30 Jan 2019
Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has openly declared her support for Hollywood actor, Jussie Smollett who was recently the victim of a homophobic and racist attack in Chicago. Dikeh who took to social media to declare her support for the "Empire" star stated that although she is a born again Christian and knows the Bible's stand…
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