Bernard Dayo

Lagos-based writer

About the author

Bernard Dayo writes on identity, culture and film and how they intersect. He is based in Lagos, Nigeria.

At home, Desmond Ovbiagele’s film has faced censorship, but in the US, it may well enjoy a positive reception.

As Nigerians protest brutality and demand reforms, some say full abolition is the only road to liberation from violence.

For an already vulnerable, stigmatised group, the outbreak and lockdown have increased concerns about their health.