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A life in fear: The dangers of finding love online as a queer woman in Nigeria

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Being a queer woman in Nigeria can mean constantly watching your back, even online, for abusive individuals or gangs trying to catfish, attack and “convert” you because of your sexuality. CNN investigates the impact of this abuse, known locally as “kito.”

My role on this interactive piece, involved bringing the creative vision of the investigated dangers faced by queer women in Nigeria, particularly the risk of being targeted online for their sexuality, to life. We kept a sensitive and impactful tone to the visual elements, from color palettes and layout to animation, ensuring that the design underscored the tension and vulnerability of the story while engaging the audience. Collaborating closely with animators, designers, and developers.

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Reporters: Adie Vanessa Offiong and Ian Wafula
Commissioning Editor: Meera Senthilingam
Editor: Eliza Anyangwe Animator: Taylor Su
Designers: David Blood and Taylor Su
Developers: David Blood and Lucas Seidenfaden
Visual Editor: David Blood
Art Director : Elisa Solinas
Audio Editor : Matt Dempsey
Photo Edito : Sarah Tilotta

Awards:
2024 Silver Lovie and People's Lovie Winner in Websites & Mobile Sites: News & Politics