Homophobia Is Not African Culture
In this episode, we talk about how colonial laws, imported religious ideas, and rigid social structures have shaped how homophobia is defended today. We also talk about how culture is used as a weapon, the difference between heritage and control,
Homophobia Is Common In Our Homes
Home is where homophobia starts. It's not a coincidence that there is a lot of homophobia in African homes. It is taught, enforced, and protected by systems that are based on fear, control, religion, and silence.
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There Is Nothing Worse Than Being Gay In An African Home
Being gay is viewed as an inexcusable sin in many African households, regardless of your financial difficulties, public failures, or disappointments.Β
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Africa's Anti-Gay Laws Ruin Lives
African laws that are against gay people are not about culture; they are about keeping people in line. This episode shows the harsh truth about how African governments use the law against LGBTQIA+ people.
Why Must Our Healing Always Be a Secret?
This episode is about the kind of healing that gay people in Nigeria have to do behind closed doors, in shame, and in silence. We're told to move on, forgive, and stop talking about it.#IgboQueerAndUnfiltered#QueerConversations