In January 2012, movie producer and director, Dickson Iroegbu released a gay movie titled "Law58" which caused ripples in Nigeria.

The movie told the story of the practice of homosexuality in Nigeria, its consequences on traditional African society and it starred popular actor, Anayo Modestus Onyekwere MFR popularly known as Kanayo O. Kanayo.

According to reports, Dickson initially contacted Desmond Elliot and Mike Ezuruonye for the film but they rejected the offer.

In the movie, Kanayo O. Kanayo and Mcmaurice Ndubueze play gay lovers. Kanayo gets furious after he catches his lover in bed with another man.

The movie was released a short period Nigerian lawmakers passed a bill against the practice of same sex marriage in Nigeria, putting a 14-year jail term on those caught involved in the act.

Homosexuality has been regarded as un-African and as an abomination. It is generally regarded as an element of Western culture that has been transported into Africa.