The fallout from such an act is unpredictable , potentially catastrophic and game changing -- and that 's when you 're coming out in a society where there is legislation to protect LGBT people . Apple CEO Tim Cook publicly acknowledged his homosexuality last week . Olumide Femi Makanjuola says decision to do so is not easy , whoever and wherever you are . The Nigerian government has said it will take legal action against the singer for allegedly violating a law banning gay sex in Nigeria. Announcement a reminder that clothes , not human beings , belong in the closet . `` I look forward to a day when a powerful African CEO publicly acknowledges that they are LGBT ''
Apple CEO Tim Cook publicly acknowledged his homosexuality last week . Olumide Femi Makanjuola says decision to do so is not easy , whoever and wherever you are . The Nigerian government has said it will take legal action against the singer for allegedly violating a law banning gay sex in Nigeria. Announcement a reminder that clothes , not human beings , belong in the closet . `` I look forward to a day when a powerful African CEO publicly acknowledges that they are LGBT ''