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    Umlilo- Okay Africa
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    07 December 2020

    South African Queer Artist Umlilo Shares Striking Electro Performance

    South African queer activist and musician, Umlilo, has released his post-apocalyptic live-show performance recorded at the Women's Jail at Constitution Hill. The dark, avant-garde and politically charged visuals make for a revolutionary watch.

    Koleka Putuma - OkayAfrica
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    30 September 2020

    Koleka Putuma Releases Sonic Experience for 'Collective Amnesia'

    Koleka Putuma has released an audio book for 'Collective Amnesia' following the tremendous success of the anthology.

    Uganda Plans to Re-introduce its Inhuman 'Kill the Gays' Bill
    News
    11 October 2019

    Uganda Plans to Re-introduce its Inhuman 'Kill the Gays' Bill

    Should the bill be passed in parliament, homosexuality will be punished by death.

    Here are 5 Contemporary South African Books by Queer Writers You Need to Read
    Arts + Culture
    04 October 2019

    Here are 5 Contemporary South African Books by Queer Writers You Need to Read

    These daring books by queer writers describe the intersectionality of identities in LGBTQ culture.

    Watch the Moving Teaser for 'Under The Rainbow'—a Documentary Following a Nigerian Lesbian on Her Journey of Self-Discovery
    News
    26 July 2019

    Watch the Moving Teaser for 'Under The Rainbow'—a Documentary Following a Nigerian Lesbian on Her Journey of Self-Discovery

    Pamela Adie opens up to share her life story in an effort to show that queer Nigerians exist.

    'The Spread' Is the Sex-Positive Kenyan Podcast Offering a Safe Space for Women and LGBTQIA+ Issues
    Arts + Culture
    25 June 2019

    'The Spread' Is the Sex-Positive Kenyan Podcast Offering a Safe Space for Women and LGBTQIA+ Issues

    'The Spread' is the podcast dedicated to "decolonizing" the way Africans talk about sex and sexuality, say it's creator Karen Kaz Lucas.

    The Uncompromising Style of CJ Run
    Music
    05 October 2018

    The Uncompromising Style of CJ Run

    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.

    Nigeria's First Gay Memoir Is an Essential Primer on the Real Experiences of LGBT Africans
    Arts + Culture
    05 June 2018

    Nigeria's First Gay Memoir Is an Essential Primer on the Real Experiences of LGBT Africans

    In conversation with journalist Chike Frankie Edozien about his new book, "Lives of Great Men."

    ‘Inxeba (The Wound)’ Just Became The First South African Film To Stream On Netflix
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    06 February 2018

    ‘Inxeba (The Wound)’ Just Became The First South African Film To Stream On Netflix

    There's no stopping 'Inxeba.'

    In the War Against My Sexuality, I Chose Truth Over Fear
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    05 February 2018

    In the War Against My Sexuality, I Chose Truth Over Fear

    Why I will not let the epidemic of homophobic violence in South Africa stop me from living openly as a queer womxn

    For The First Time Ever, A Trans Woman Covers Cosmopolitan South Africa
    Fashion + Beauty
    26 January 2018

    For The First Time Ever, A Trans Woman Covers Cosmopolitan South Africa

    Cosmopolitan makes history with #SayYesToLove issue.

    This South African Queer Love Video Will Make Your Day
    Video
    28 July 2017

    This South African Queer Love Video Will Make Your Day

    Andy Mkosi's latest video is about not boxing queer intimacy according to heterosexual norms.

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