Author: Leo Igwe
Leo Igwe, founder of the Nigerian Humanist Movement and founding director of the Center for Inquiry Nigeria, recently completed a doctorate degree in religious studies at the University of Bayreuth in Germany. He is the chair of the Humanist Association of Nigeria and recipient of the IHEU 2017 Distinguished Service to Humanism Award.
Why Am I Not Religious?
Why Nigeria needs humanism, so very intensely.
This article is available for free to all.The Untold Story of Africa’s Secular Tradition
The idea of separating religion and government is not new to Africa. Elements of secularism are identifiable in precolonial African societies.
Homosexuality in Africa
In Africa, issues concerning sex are treated with utmost secrecy. Talking openly about one’s sexual life is taboo. Discussing sexual feelings, acts, and experiences in public is frowned upon. Little or no sex education takes place in African schools or homes. Parents and teachers are reluctant to teach children about matters relating to sexuality because …