Follow @9jaLife One of the funniest stories I’ve come across. Although I’m curious as to why it is anyone’s business if people are straight, gay or a little of both. AC Lagos is the most cosmopolitan state in the federation but the social fabric that drives the urbane culture of the state originates from the activities at the Victoria Island, Ikoyi/Lekki axis. Homosexuality is openly frowned upon by most members of the Nigerian society because we claim its alien to our culture and beliefs; in fact during the recent debate on gay rights; speaker after speaker, writer after writer all openly criticized the act. But how genuine were these criticisms? In our usual tradition of in-depth reporting on issues that other publications will prefer not to deal with, we present to you the fast growing homosexual culture that is spreading like wildfire in the city of Lagos and the Island axis, to be precise. Right now, the orientation of the average boy on the island has been infected with the fact that homosexuality is the fastest way of joining the super elite club of big boys, they easily pin point to wealthy Nigerians who are doing very well in business as a result of their hidden sexual preference. Considering the fact that the economy is in turmoil you needn't preach hard before you find a willing interest, of course there are other reasons for joining the club of rich gay boys but the money is the underlining factor. Unlike before when most gays were considered to be men who are old enough to marry, but are not married or those who are effeminate in nature, the scenario has since changed, in fact in the various gay clique on the island you have to be married or at least be in a "serious" relationship with a lady and this should be public. That way all eyes are not on you, in-fact those neck-deep in these sordid acts are husbands, professionals, reputable bankers, celebrated style icons and men we all look up to as dashing and upwardly mobile. Due to the fact that most Nigerian women won't divorce their husband even if he is gay so long [...]
