Queer Talk Africa

An open forum for gender and sexuality discussions with a focus on realities of the LGBTQ+ community in Africa.

12 Episodes

Navigating Trans Identities in Africa.
10/27/2021
45:21
I chat with LGBTQI + rights activist and feminist, Jordan about being trans in Africa.
Toxic Masculinility featuring a straight Man 😂
6/28/2021
39:29
In this episode, I'm joined by a special guest and we discuss homophobia and toxic masculinity! The following are Nason's links: https://linktr.ee/NasonII
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Mental health in the LGBTQI + community
10/28/2020
49:06
In this episode, we open up about our mental health struggles and delve into how that is connected to the tragic experience of being Queer while African.
CRIMINALIZATION OF LGBTQ+ PERSONS IN AFRICA
9/14/2020
49:24
This episode introduces the legal status of queerness in Africa: The cases of Zambia, Uganda and Nigeria. Check out the following links to read more. https://globalfreedomofexpression.columbia.edu/cases/case-of-paul-kasonkomona/ https://www.humandignitytrust.org./country-profile/zambia/ http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-40774930
Sexual Assualt of LGBTQ persons
8/25/2020
58:54
This episode is generally a personal experience sharing and common healing practices learned from experience. The episode features two reps from partner organizations: The Sistah Sistah Foundation and The Wellness Hub Zimbabwe. Twitter: @SistahSistahFo1 @WellnessHub_Zim
Being Non-Binary
8/18/2020
34:29
On this episode we explore non-binary identities in Africa with a little historical context and we get to have some insight into the personal experiences of some non-binary individuals. https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-53573764/pre-colonial-communities-history-of-gender-fluidity https://www.degruyter.com/downloadpdf/journals/opis/3/1/article-p1.xml
Being Transgender In Africa
8/9/2020
1:21:03
- Transgender people are some of the most invisible in Africa, where rigid gender stereotyping continues to stifle freedoms. Many are forced to hide their identities and live on the margins of their communities or risk being vilified as immoral and unchristian by the conservative majority. Join Ndiimanae, Lovemore, Apryl, Khithana and Greyson as they explore being Transgender in Africa
Microagressions
7/26/2020
43:07
This Episode picks up from last week's and we talk about the effect of heteronormativity is form of microagressions .
Heteronormativity
7/19/2020
38:18
In this episode we break down heteronormative culture and how we have navigated and overcome it.
Being in the Closet
7/12/2020
38:48
In this episode, we discuss what being in the closet is and navigate what how to handle it.

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Queer Talk Africa

Queer Talk Africa

12 Episodes

Navigating Trans Identities in Africa.

Toxic Masculinility featuring a straight Man 😂

Mental health in the LGBTQI + community

CRIMINALIZATION OF LGBTQ+ PERSONS IN AFRICA

Sexual Assualt of LGBTQ persons

Being Non-Binary

Being Transgender In Africa

Microagressions

Heteronormativity

Being in the Closet