Nigeria the most populated African country (Population of approximately 170 million people) is often referred to as a male dominated nation but it seems like change really is coming forth a lot easier than expected as a nothern Nigerian state (Taraba state) has given a female the opportunity to govern it.
Your country does not recognize LGBT rights and all forms of same-sex unions are considered illegal. You can get stoned to death for your sexuality.
(I hope you don't take this is a personal attack on your country, I'm just saying it's an extremely long way to go.)