Gay activist talks about living with HIV for 16 years

Nigerian Gay activist, Bisi Alimi revealed that he tested positive for HIV 16 years ago as the world marked World AIDS Day.

Alimi made the disclosure via his Instagram page as he narrated his experience with the virus and society.

According to the post, the first four years after he was diagnosed was the toughest as he experienced stigma and discrimination.

However, he’s been able to overcome all of that following the support and love from the people close to him.

His post read: “It has been 16yrs since I tested positive for HIV. 16yrs I have been living with the virus. The first 4yrs was hard and tough for me, not because of the virus, but because of the stigma and discrimination and shame.

“But I look back at those 16yrs and where I am today and there is no better way to say this; the resilience and support and love of the people that matter has kept me alive, kept loving, and kept me inspired.”

He encouraged those living with the virus to stay positive, adding that living with HIV is not a death sentence.