6: Bisi Alimi

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6: Bisi Alimi

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Aug 15, 2017

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Bisi Alimi is a truly inspirational Nigerian activist who had to leave his country after coming out on television. He tells his moving and uplifting story to Chris. Will and Chris discuss men wearing dresses and Will’s role as the ‘vicar’ at Chris’s wedding.
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Aug 15, 2017

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