One of Nigeria's well-known celebrities, Bobrisky, has been sentenced to six months in jail for "spraying" naira banknotes at a movie premiere.The judge ruled that Bobrisky, who per reports, is a trans woman, must serve his sentence in a male prison, with no option for paying a fine instead, according to local media reports. This is after Bobrisky identified as a male in court, reports say.

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Throwing money in the air as a gesture of appreciation is common at Nigerian weddings and celebrations. However, it's technically considered an offense as the banknotes can fall to the ground and be stepped on.Rights groups highlight that LGBTQ individuals often encounter harassment and discrimination in Nigeria.

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In a similar incident, cisgender, heterosexual actress Oluwadarasimi Omoseyin received a comparable sentence for the same offense in February.During the trial, Bobrisky mentioned she wasn't aware of the ban. Prosecutions for this action have been rare until now.

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