ONLINE: Pride Book Drive with Matthew 'Blaise' Nwozaku

Please note this event has been moved to Instagram Live from 7 pm, head over to @thecommonpress Instagram to join the conversation.

The Common Press is proud to host the Pride Book Drive with Matthew 'Blaise' Nwozaku for Obodo in Nigeria on Friday, 9th August from 7 pm to 8:30 pm Online on Instagram @thecommonpress. Obodo in Nigeria is working in collaboration with The Common Press to create an LGBTQI+ library and resource hub. Join us to learn more about this incredible fundraiser and initiative to provide queer literature and books to LGBTQI+ communities across Nigeria. It's also a great opportunity to learn more about LGBTQI+ Culture in Nigeria

Hosted by Aisha Shaibu-Lenoir, Director (The Common Press CIC).

Doors open at 7 pm
Discussion from 7:30 pm
The space is fully wheelchair accessible

About Obodo

Obodo is a youth-led nonprofit empowering queer leaders in Nigeria. They also advance queer rights and visibility in Nigeria through art and culture.

About Matthew

Matthew Nwozaku is a dynamic visionary at the forefront of transformative social change. With a rich background in LGBTQ+ advocacy, art curation, and community building, their work has left an indelible mark on young people across Nigeria and beyond. As the Executive Director at Obodo, a youth-led non-profit furthering the normalization of queer experiences and narratives in Nigeria, Matthew has spearheaded impactful campaigns and community-driven initiatives that bridge the gap between art, technology, and philanthropy. Their role in the #EndSARS movement, the #QueerLivesMatter and the #EndHomophobiaInNigeria campaigns, spotlighted police brutality and ignited a nationwide
discourse on systemic change and intersectionality. Through strategic social media mobilisation, they amplified the voices of young queer Nigerians, sparking a wave of demand for justice and accountability.

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