Skip to main content
The Pride Diaries

The Pride Diaries

By Rain Bow

A podcast exploring the lives of Nigerian LGBTQs.
Available on
Apple Podcasts Logo
Google Podcasts Logo
Overcast Logo
Pocket Casts Logo
RadioPublic Logo
Spotify Logo
Currently playing episode

S2E1: Abuse in queer relationships 2

The Pride DiariesAug 05, 2020

00:00
46:48
S3E2: Unpacking Ghana's Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

S3E2: Unpacking Ghana's Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

An important conversation with Papa Kojo, a feminist, researcher, and LGBTIQ Activist, as we dissect the implications of Ghana's recently passed Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill. Learn more about the challenges faced by the queer Ghanaian community and how to lend your support during these trying times.

Mar 05, 202427:42
S3E1: Queer Life in Post-Section-164 Botswana

S3E1: Queer Life in Post-Section-164 Botswana

Five years since Botswana's Section 164 repeal, LBQ activist Matlhogonolo Samsam joins us to talk about how decriminalizing same-sex relations in Botswana is just one step in the long run to queer liberation in Africa.

Feb 28, 202424:07
Season 3 Trailer

Season 3 Trailer

Get ready for ThePrideDiaries' comeback after 54 years (not really, but it felt like it). This season, we have all the glitter, glamour, and conversations that matter. From a spicy conversation on safe sex to exploring the world of polyamory, and delving into some shades of feminism, this season promises to be an exhilarating ride for your ears.

Feb 06, 202401:23
S2E2: In conversation with Amara, the lesbian

S2E2: In conversation with Amara, the lesbian

In this episode, Youtuber and online personality, Amara and Rain Bow discuss abuse in queer relationships in depth. Amara shares personal experiences that shape her thinking today and also gives insight on understanding the patterns that create abusive behavior in queer relationships
Jul 19, 202240:38
S2E5: What's happening with Ghana's LGBTQ community?

S2E5: What's happening with Ghana's LGBTQ community?

In this episode, Shakia Asamoah, a PhD student in Education Policy, Teaching, and Leadership and queer activist, gives us a detailed history of the queerphobic bill being proposed in Ghana -- the events before it was proposed, the arrest of the 21 persons in Ho and the role the Ghanaian media played in escalating the issue. She also tells us how we, as queer Africans can help. 

Oct 05, 202149:04
S2E4: The Pride Diaries - A Conversation With Doctors On Queer People's Health
Apr 30, 202128:40
S2E3: Making politics personal with Olutimehin Adegbeye

S2E3: Making politics personal with Olutimehin Adegbeye

A fun and informative conversation about coming into queer politics with writer, Olutimehin Adegbeye

Jan 13, 202141:52
S2E1: Abuse in queer relationships 2

S2E1: Abuse in queer relationships 2

In this episode, queer Africans share personal stories of abuse with their partners. This includes physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. It contains sensitive language.

Aug 05, 202046:48
Ep 15: Colors of love (Pride month special)

Ep 15: Colors of love (Pride month special)

In this episode, queer Nigerians talk about love that sees and accepts them as they are. Some talked about their chosen families while others talked about romantic love and self-love. It features an interview with Tolu Osinubi, a gay Nigerian woman, living out in the UK.  She played rugby for Yorkshire & relocated to London in 2016 where she works as Technology Manager at Deloitte, living with her fiancee. This episode was produced by Joyce Olong, whose song, Zimbabwe also played in the background. 

Jun 28, 202043:36
Ep 11: Abuse in queer relationships

Ep 11: Abuse in queer relationships

In this episode, queer Africans share stories on abuse, including but not limited to emotional and domestic abuse. Contains sensitive language. 

Jun 05, 202038:53
Ep 12: Non-monogamy in queer spaces

Ep 12: Non-monogamy in queer spaces

In this episode, queer Africans share their ideas of nonmonogamous relationships. 

Jun 05, 202026:43
Ep 10: El Gee Be Tea Cue That Playlist

Ep 10: El Gee Be Tea Cue That Playlist

In this episode, participants shared their favorite songs by queer artists. 

Jun 05, 202025:56
Ep 9: Are we promiscuous?

Ep 9: Are we promiscuous?

Queers debate the word, promiscuity, and how it applies to the community. 

Jun 05, 202027:38
EP 8: Heartbreak

EP 8: Heartbreak

Queer Nigerians share their heartbreak stories. 

Jun 05, 202032:16
Ep 7: Unpopular opinions

Ep 7: Unpopular opinions

Queers shared their unpopular opinions about sex, love, life and everything in between. 

Jun 05, 202018:27
Ep 6: Queer relationships

Ep 6: Queer relationships

In this episode, queer Nigerians share stories about their love life. 

Jun 04, 202026:43
EP 5: Let's talk about sex

EP 5: Let's talk about sex

Participants share stories on their sexual experiences. 

Jun 04, 202039:25
Ep 3: Coming out stories

Ep 3: Coming out stories

In this episode, some queer Nigerians share their coming out stories while others imagine what coming out would look like for them

Jun 04, 202025:19
EP 4: Religion and Sexuality

EP 4: Religion and Sexuality

Queer Nigerians share stories on their faith and how it affects their sexuality. 

Jun 04, 202044:03
Ep 2: Homophobia

Ep 2: Homophobia

We asked queer Nigerians to share their experiences of homophobia. It is a sensitive episode. 

Jun 04, 202027:54
Ep 1: How did you know?

Ep 1: How did you know?

In our very first episode, we asked queer Nigerians to share stories on how they discovered they were queer. 

Jun 04, 202046:36
EP 13: Queer living in time of COVID19

EP 13: Queer living in time of COVID19

In this episode, queer Africans share stories about how much their lives have changed due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

May 21, 202012:50
EP 14: Queer Africans talk about mental health
Apr 08, 202033:09