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Nigerian LGBTQ Activist Edafe Okporo and Husband End Their Marriage After Three Years

Edafe Okporo, a Nigerian gay rights advocate based in the U.S., has announced his separation from husband Nick Giglio after three years of marriage, which began in July 2022.

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Edafe Okporo, a Nigerian activist advocating for gay rights, has confirmed his separation from Nick Giglio after three years of marriage.

The couple tied the knot in July 2022. Okporo, who campaigns for immigration rights and is originally from Warri, made the announcement of their divorce filings on his Instagram account on March 27, a Friday.

Edafe Okporo and Nick Giglio, Nigerian gay rights activist and spouse at their wedding

A photograph accompanying the announcement highlighted this personal development.

Okporo's marriage to Giglio marked a significant moment in the visibility of LGBTQ couples in Nigeria, where such relationships often face social and legal challenges.

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