Fola Francis, Nigerian transvestite drowns in Lagos beach

Fola Francis, a Nigerian transvestite has died by drowning.

The Nigerian-born transvestite died on Wednesday, December 20 at Ilashe beach located in Lagos state.

Fola Francis is a popular transvestite and advocate for LGBTQ+ right in Nigeria.

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Vincent Desmond, a freelance journalist, announced her passage in a statement on Friday.

“Fola Francis was a beacon of hope and a light to us and a lot of other people. We are deeply hurt by her passing.

“There will be a memorial which will be discussed at a later date, as we her friends and family ask for privacy at this time,” he stated.

Fola, was the first Nigerian transgender to walk the Lagos Fashion Week for Cute-Saint and Fruché.