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TV Fairy GodMother To The Gays… Funmi Iyanda shares the story of helping her HIV Positive Friend Come out of the Closet

Funmi Iyanda && Akin Renowned TV personality Funmi Iyanda shared a powerful story today on her Medium page as she talks about her friend, Akin, who after 51 years is ready to come out of the closet – even though he never particularly tried to hide his sexuality (so basically, people around already know ).   Her post, simply called “For Akin…on bravery, honesty and thriving”, is such an interesting read and it is in three short parts. (more…)

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Funmi Iyanda becomes first African Woman to receive honorary fellowship from University of Cumbria

This month, Funmi Iyanda will receive what is for her, the latest in a long line of awards, but this time from an English university that has recognised her significant global contribution to human rights and sustainability. At a University of Cumbria graduation ceremony in the historic Carlisle Cathedral on Wednesday 25 November, Funmi will receive an honorary fellowship from the institution in acknowledgment of her outstanding and high profile work. Funmi is the first African woman to receive this award. An award winning Nigerian media entrepreneur, producer, talk sh

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