A young Ghanaian goes in search of queer elders
At 23, trans woman Awo Dufie is outed, homeless, and facing a prophecy that says she will die at 30 — because she is queer. But Awo is determined to break free from the prophecy…
One man’s experience going through “conversion therapy” in Uganda
Bana Mwesige was 12 years old when he joined the church choir. Singing was his sanctuary. But now, at age 28, Bana can’t bring himself to sing gospel anymore. It’s not his faith in God that has wavered, it’s his faith in the church. When his pastor tried to “cure” him from what needed no curing, Bana felt something inside of him break.
Online dating while LGBTQI+ in Africa
Dating is complicated. Not to mention dating on the apps! And for LGBTQI+ folks on the African continent, where many countries criminalise queerness, it’s even MORE complicated. We asked reporters in Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Kenya and Namibia to share how they navigate the highs and lows of seeking romance, community and friendship online. Despite all the pitfalls, love calls out to all of us.
A God-fearing mother and her trans daughter unexpectedly find their way back together
Rihanna was just 19 years old when she was arrested for being trans in Uganda. She spent 9 months in prison – an ordeal that tore a rift between her and her God-fearing mother. How did her arrest radically changed the course of their lives?
Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act makes going home impossible for a young woman in love
It was May of 2023 and Musana was on a romantic getaway in Kenya with her girlfriend. It quickly turned somber when Uganda’s President, Yoweri Museveni, signed the Anti-Homosexuality Act into law. Now what? Should Musana make a new life in Kenya or risk returning home?
Bringing out the voices of LGBTQI+ youth in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
LGBTI+ advocacy group, Jeunialissime, uses the power of radio to combat discrimination and to get LGBTI+ youth in DRC speaking about their lives and their concerns.