Sitting Tall: Gay Chief Davis Mac-Iyalla’s Queer Leadership in the Heart of Ghana
Gay chief Davis Mac-Iyalla leads with courage and tradition, defying anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric in Ghana through visible, grassroots queer leadership.
Lighting the Way: Sylvester Chauke on Authenticity and the Power of Staying True
Corporate boardrooms often echo with conformity and polite smiles, but Sylvester Chauke stands out as a defiant beacon of queer authenticity.
Opinion: How Capitalism, Patriarchy and Neo-Colonialism are Repackaging the Scramble for Africa
Capitalism, patriarchy and neo-colonialism are fuelling a new scramble for Africa, this time under the guise of ‘family values’, writes Bradley Fortuin.
Kivuli & Nuru: Audio Anthology Celebrates African LGBTQ+ Desire
Kivuli & Nuru is a unique new audio collection from HOLAAfrica that boldly celebrates the diversity of African LGBTQ+ desire and intimacy across the continent.
IAM Celebrates 30 Years of Queer Faith Inclusion in Africa
IAM is marking 30 years as one of Africa’s leading drivers of queer faith inclusion. We spoke to its founder, Pieter Oberholzer and director, Ecclesia de Lange.
Queer 101: Queer is Not Un-African – Debunking a Dangerous Myth
The claim that queerness is “un-African” is a deeply harmful myth used to justify homophobia, discrimination, and even violence across the continent.
Opinion | We Will Not Wait for Another Queer Body to Fall
Calls to murder queer Muslims go unchecked. Sikhander Coopoo demands actions after Imam Hendricks’ murder and growing threats in South Africa.
“Writing My Own Narrative”: South Africa’s First Male Gay Footballer, Phuti Lekoloane
Phuti Lekoloane, South Africa’s first openly gay male footballer, catches up with MambaOnline about the power of queer visibility in sports.
The Other Side of Amstel Maboa: On Legacy, Growth, and Queer Joy
A trailblazer in entertainment, fashion and advocacy, Amstel Maboa opens up about life beyond the stage and the journey of being himself.
“We Are Not a Footnote”: Roché Kester on Lesbian Visibility, Power and Healing
As we mark Lesbian Visibility Week, we speak to one of South Africa’s most committed and fearless voices in queer activism: Roché Kester.