These groundbreaking African films explore queer experiences with nuance and authenticity, challenging societal norms while celebrating the universal search for love and belonging.
In Johannesburg, 20,000 marched in solidarity for LGBTQ+ Africans facing criminalization of their sexuality, calling for a reversal of increasingly draconian laws against same-sex acts and the "promotion of homosexuality" in countries like Uganda, Ghana and Kenya.
The documentary is an intimate portrait of an everyday Kenyan man whose love puts him at odds with society and family expectations—all set against the backdrop of a country that criminalizes homosexuality.
We talk to the Nigerian-British-Midwestern rapper and songwriter on their music, their style and what it means to be queer, Nigerian and proud.
This is what Swaziland's first ever pride march looked like.
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OkayAfrica is the premiere digital platform bringing the worlds of African music, art, culture, style, sports and politics to a global audience. Founded in 2010 as an extension of Okayplayer, OkayAfrica serves as a cultural bridge to foster deeper understanding of the continent, while also building meaningful connections with its diaspora.
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