Openly gay Nigerian man, Kenny Badmus who
relocated to the US after he came out of the
closet in January 2015, took to his Facebook
page to express his sadness at not being able to
come back home for fear of being lynched
because of his sexuality. He said he's homesick
but that even though it can be awfully
lonesome sometimes, he is happy he can walk
the streets in the US as a gay man without fear
of being attacked. Read what he wrote after the
cut ...
I've been very homesick lately. My desire
to kneel beside my mom's grave and lay
her some wreath of beautiful flowers. To
see my twin sister and pinch her fat
cheeks while she criticizes everything I
would easily think is good enough. I miss
being at Orange and assisting brilliant
minds in bringing their ideas to life.
Advising tons of amazing people about
their personal branding and stories. Paul,
our beloved Officer getting me boole,
roasted plantain and organically grown
peanuts. I miss my nephew and how he
goes all out to ensure I was eating well.
That Ibadan boy can cook. I miss Chisom
Ohuakamy twin brother from another
mother - another biggest critic of mine. I
miss going to Femi Odugbemi s office
during lunch hours to rant about almost
anything and how he'd say 'aburo, I have
an idea.' I miss my big cousin Olabisi
Ariyo. No words to describe. My friends at
FCB. These were my support system.
People who love me for me. But then, I'm
happy about where I am in this journey.
Even though it can be awfully lonesome
here, I'm happy I can walk down the
street as a gay man without being afraid
of lynching, preaching and outright hating.
I'm grateful for the journey here in the
States where my health has greatly
improved as an HIV positive individual.
New York. Maryland. I was given some of
the best medical assistance for FREE, at
least until I found a job. I'm humbled by
the unmatched generosity I have received
from people who welcomed me here. Call
them what you may, America has been
good to me. And to million others who
dare to dream. Whenever I'm feeling this
extremely homesick like I'm feeling at this
moment, I always recall the words of my
mother just a few weeks before she
passed on: "don't be in a hurry to come
home because wherever you are, and
you can feel safe, there is your home."
She continued, "as a mother, my greatest
concern is that you are safe.
" #Mindfulness #WhereIamIsWhereIam

Heat dey naija now oo..better stay there..otherwise na u go hear am...ain't got notn against gays as far as dey dnt Bleep sm1 by force or they don't Bleep some1 from my family