Onyxx Godwin sits down for a conversation that is as confronting as it is deeply human. One of Nigeria’s earliest and most visible nonconformists, Onyxx speaks with unflinching honesty about growing up in a home shaped by fear and violence, the lasting scars of being resented by a father in uniform, and how those early experiences shaped their relationship with authority, belief, and selfhood.
In a powerful and vulnerable exchange, Onyxx reflects on walking away from church at just 13, questioning a version of God that did not feel rooted in love or compassion. They open up about choosing not to believe in God, dressing boldly as an act of self-definition, and paying the price for nonconformity in a society that often punishes difference. From lost jobs to quiet sabotage, Onyxx shares how queerness and authenticity have cost them professional opportunities, even as they continue to show up fully as themselves.
The conversation also turns to hypocrisy and courage: Onyxx also talks about being approached privately by men who publicly profess homophobia, and about the shoulders they stand on, trailblazers like Charly Boy and Denrele, who made it possible for queer people to exist more visibly in Nigerian society. This episode is not about provocation for its own sake; it is about truth, survival, and the quiet bravery of living honestly.
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