Sexuality – especially queer sexuality – has always been one of the most heavily policed themes in African film.
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Even as Chido Muchemwa’s characters move between countries, generations and identities, they are tied by their desire for care.
Seven queer African creative works you should know about, from short stories to music videos.
Gunned down on Saturday morning, the man dubbed the world’s first openly gay Imam was as loved as he was controversial. A friend and scholar reflects.
He explored the darker realities of South African life in three novels before his untimely passing at the age of 30.
Mali’s new penal code came into effect on 13 December 2024. It equates same-sex sexual relations with indecent assault and makes it a criminal act.
Did Cameroon’s elite spread homosexuality through their connections to secret societies? Instead of disproving the conspiracy theory, the study examines why it came to be.
Jo Rogge tackles difficult subjects that society cannot afford to ignore.
One of the first queer art exhibitions in Mozambique’s history, Manas has been restaged in Maputo, revealing a little-told history of transgender life.
Released in 1997, Vulindlela reflects the optimism of a democratic South Africa – but Fassie’s ‘bad girl’ image also asks who is really welcome in this new society.
In Namibia it’s a criminal offence for men to have sex with men – but the high court has overturned this as unconstitutional. The state will no doubt appeal.
These social media posts aren’t just for fun – they’re a way to fight back against discrimination and show the world that queer love is powerful and important.
LGBTIQ+ life in Angola can be traced to before colonialism, though it has not been well documented. A recent project brings these stories to life.
Ultra-conservative pro-family groups finance campaigns to influence the policies of governments and schools.
From the 1950s to the early 1970s the carnival was a place for queer expression and attracted performers from as far away as Brazil.
A 26-member theatre ensemble aims to bring history to light in a fresh way.
Despite harsh laws, a growing number of African countries are representing queer life in their cinema.
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