“I’ve received threatening messages”: Nakhane Touré on The Wound
Nakhane Touré has in the past few weeks gone from acclaimed musician and author to rising international film star, thanks to his lead role in the new queer South African film, The Wound. Directed by John Trengove, and co-written with Thando Mgqolozana and Malusi Bengu, it tells the story of Xolani (played by Touré), a […]
We love Diesel’s stunning new ‘Make Love Not Walls’ ad campaign
Photographer and director David LaChapelle has celebrated diversity and love in all its forms in a sexy new short film for Diesel. The video comes in the wake of growing conservatism in many countries towards immigrants, refugees, the LGBT community and other minorities. In the US, President Donald Trump has promised to build an enormous […]
A world without Conchita Wurst may be imminent
The man who created the iconic bearded drag persona Conchita Wurst says that it’s time to retire the character. Speaking to Germany’s Die Welt newspaper, singer Tom Neuwirth declared that, “I don’t need her any more” and “I have to kill her”. The Austrian explained: “I feel like I want to create a new person… […]
Albert Khoza: Pushing boundaries without exception or limits
Albert Silindokuhle Ibokwe Khoza is a proudly gay, black performance artist, dancer, activist and inyanga – and a total breath of fresh air. I recently met this 28-year-old, whose work is known for pushing buttons, and often while he performs naked. I’d read so much about him and was quite unsure of what to expect. He […]
Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, Alicia Keys & other celebs denounce Texas anti-trans bills
A host of entertainers have backed a campaign opposing two discriminatory bills that will target transgender people in Texas. More than 140 stars signed an open letter calling on politicians in the US state to oppose bill SB 6 and bill HB 1362 and to speak out against LGBTQ hate. Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, Janelle […]
SA Menswear Week – Autumn Winter 2017 gallery
SA Menswear Week presented its 2017 Autumn / Winter collections at The Palms Lifestyle Centre, in Woodstock, Cape Town earlier this month. A host of talented designers from South Africa and other countries brought their a-game to the event, with an imaginative and diverse spectrum of viewpoints and executions. Not only was there a range […]
I am what I am! It’s time for Cape Town Pride 2017
The Mother City is gearing up for its annual Cape Town Pride festivities from the 24th of February, culminating with the parade and mardi gras on the 4th of March. This year’s theme is ‘I am what I am’. It, explain the organisers, “celebrates the individuality of every member of the community and says that […]
We’re in love with this gay-affirming Aussie ad!
An Australian bank has made a powerful advert in support of same-sex love, no matter where it’s expressed. Regardless of how out and proud we may be, it still takes guts to show affection or simply hold hands in public. In fact, it’s likely that many of us simply choose not to do so when […]
Moonlight – the Mamba review
It’s among the most lauded films of the past year, with eight Oscar nominations under its belt. So, does Moonlight live up to the hype as a great queer film? What most surprised me when watching Moonlight is discovering that what lies at its heart is a discreet, delicate love story. It’s one that’s rarely told […]
SA’s Coenie Kukkuk to judge Mr Gay Europe 2017 in Stockholm
Mr Gay Europe 2017 is going back to Stockholm for the second year running, while South Africa’s very own Coenie Kukkuk will return as a judge. Last year’s event kicked off in the Swedish capital before moving on to tour through northern Scandinavia and concluding in Oppdal, a ski resort in Norway. “The days in Stockholm […]