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When Acho Kenneth was asked to meet his Grindr date at the other man's home in Lagos, it didn't ring any alarm bells as discretion is the norm for gay men dating in Nigeria, where same-sex relations can land you in jail.
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.”