ADULTHOOD IS A S#!%SHOW
Photographer: Park Bae
Bad at soccer, but always the best dancer at parties, Obiefuna goes from a baby bringing blessings to disgracing his father. After catching his son in a comprising situation with his apprentice, Obiefuna’s father seeks to end to his homosexuality by sending him to a militant all boys school (I know right). Never telling his mother, who loves him unconditionally, why, and prohibiting them from spending time together.
Nigeria is still a place of gender roles and religious fervor, regarding same sex marriage as a sin and openly punishing those who participate. The reader watches as Obiefuna transforms from a boy with shaky confidence, to a man. While the country he’s in goes from shaming to murdering the LGBT community. Giving readers insight on coming of age as a queer person when your liberty and life are at stake. Is being true to yourself worth the risk? Loved this book. Via: Amazon