PICTURES: Nigerian & Cameroonian Women Exchange Vows in UK
PICTURES: Nigerian & Cameroonian Women Exchange Vows in UK – Same-s#x relationships remain criminalized in Cameroon, with penalties of up to five years in prison.
However, some public figures are defying societal and legal restrictions by openly embracing their identities.
In 2024, Brenda Biya, daughter of Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, made headlines when she revealed her relationship with Brazilian model Layyons Valença.
She posted a photo of them k!ssing on Instagram, captioned, “I’m crazy about you & I want the world to know.”
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In an interview with Le Parisien, Brenda explained that coming out was her way of sending a strong message, even though her family urged her to delete the post. While the post no longer exists on her page, she believes her visibility could inspire change and provide hope for others facing similar struggles.
Following this wave of visibility, UK-based Cameroonian LGBTQ activist and media personality Bandy Kiki recently celebrated a milestone of her own.
On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, she announced her marriage to her Nigerian partner, Jenny.
“Yesterday, I became Ijaw by marriage,” Kiki shared in a social media post, marking her union with Jenny, who hails from Nigeria’s Ijaw ethnic group.
Kiki, who publicly came out as gay in 2017, has been an outspoken advocate for LGBTQ rights.
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