DARK RAINBOW | From Church to the Streets: A Nigerian Gay Boy’s Journey of Pain & Strength|

As Uche stood before his religious leader, he felt a mix of emotions: fear, anxiety, but also a sense of liberation. He had finally gathered the courage to reveal his truth, to be his authentic self.

But the reaction was not what he had hoped for. The leader's face twisted in disgust, and his words cut deep: "You are an abomination, Uche. You need to pray for forgiveness and seek deliverance from this evil spirit.

Uche felt like he had been punched in the gut. He had expected rejection, but not this level of vitriol. He realized that he was not just fighting against his own internalized homophobia but also against the deeply ingrained prejudices of his community.

As he walked away from the church, Uche felt a sense of isolation wash over him. He knew that he would have to face the harsh reality of being a gay man in Africa, where homophobic laws and attitudes were rampant.

But Uche also knew that he was not alone. He had found a community of LGBTQ+ individuals who were fighting for their rights, for their very existence. And he knew that he would continue to fight, to advocate for a world where everyone could live freely and authentically.

The journey ahead would be tough, but Uche was ready. He was ready to face the challenges, to challenge the status quo, and to create a better future for himself and for others like him.


filmed ‪@PatsfieldAfricanMovies‬ ‪@PatsfieldMovies‬

Director

PATRICK KIDOCHUKWU IWE

Editor
UCHE BABYLON

DPs

ALI HENRY UCHENNA
NELLY DONATUS
UCHE BABYLON

Writer
PATRICK KIDOCHUKWU IWE