Bobrisky, a transgender lady who is well-known in Nigeria, was sentenced to six months in prison for “spraying” naira bills during a movie premiere.
Bobrisky’s sentence must be served in a male prison, the judge ruled. According to the local media, she has not been offered the choice of paying a fine instead.
In Nigeria, throwing cash into the air is a customary gesture of gratitude during weddings and other festivities. Since the notes can then be trampled upon when they fall to the ground, this is theoretically illegal.
Rights groups claim that harassment and discrimination against LGBTQ individuals are commonplace in Nigeria.
Oluwadarasimi Omoseyin, an actress who identifies as cisgender and heterosexual, was sentenced to a comparable amount in February for the same offense.
In court, Bobrisky testified that she was not aware of the ban, Until now,it has been rare to have people prosecuted for it
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