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Nigerian born ‘Freedom Fighting Refugee’, Aderonke Apata beat four others to clinch the gong for the positive role model award for the LGBT community in the UK.
Feminist and human right activist, Aderonke, reportedly fled Nigeria after being tortured and threatened with death for being lesbian. She has proved to be an unstoppable force in fighting for justice. See more pics…
Aderonke is currently seeking asylum in the UK. She has so far, garnered almost 320,000 signatures online for her personal campaign to remain in the UK because she is a lesbian from Nigeria who is open, out and proud.
Setting an example through this struggle fighting for her own freedom to stay here in the UK, she fights tirelessly for other people’s freedom too and continues to challenge the government and legal system that penalizes the many LGBT refugees seeking asylum in the UK.
Here’s what Aderonke said about her amazing win:
“The room at the award night was packed and electrifying, I didn’t think I would be the winner for my category. When I was announced as the winner, there was a loud cheering from everyone! I am humbled to have won! Many thanks to everyone that voted, contributed in one way or the other and wished me well – you made it happened!
I dedicate this award to all LGBT Asylum Seekers in the UK and those facing persecutions all over the world due to their sexuality and whom they choose to love.”
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