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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.”

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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 Lovie Award Finalist