Written by Juliet Nnaji In a world that is always evolving, conversations about diversity and inclusion play a crucial role in shaping a more understanding society. Recognising the importance of continuing the conversation on LGBTQ+ issues and how they navigate a complex landscape of discrimination in all corners of the world, we will delve into the complexities faced by the LGBTQ+ community, examining discrimination that stretches across borders and impacts lives in diverse ways. “As a bisexual woman, I’ve faced …
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Written by Remi On the same Thursday, many queer X users and allies mentioned that last year, when 21 people in Ho (involved in the #Ho21) were jailed for “unlawful assembly”, it was an indicator of …
Written by Remi The first time I heard about the #OccupyJulorbiHouse protest was the night before the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day. I saw it on one of my close friend’s WhatsApp status. On Thursday morning, I …
How does one tell their story of injustice in the face of corruption and a world where the rich and powerful get away with crime? How is a victim of child sexual abuse expected to just …
I’m not convinced that monogamy works – at least not for me. In my primary relationships there’s always been a point where I’ve felt like, ‘oh my god, I need to sleep with someone else’. And …
This past August, on a cool post-rain Saturday night, I made my way towards Labone for a date night with a new guy. I had met him through the creative circles in Accra and was really …
Hey Adventurers, I’m super excited to be the Writer’s Project of Ghana’s featured writer this month. This event takes place on Wednesday 28th June at 7pm prompt. Earlier today I was planning what I am going …
On a number of occasions, various researchers or journalists have asked me if I can introduce them to LGBTQI activists or organisations. I always struggle with requests like these. What are they looking for exactly I …
Adventures is calling for stories from spirit women for a session that will take place at #ChaleWote2016 – Africa’s largest street art festival. See more info on SPIRIT WOMEN below, and if this strikes a chord, share …
As some of you may already know, we held a ‘Queer Vibrations’ panel at the 2015 edition of Chalewote. Nana Akosua Hanson, Ama Agyeman, Rafeeat Aliyu, and I read various stories and articles with Paula Akugizibwe, …
This excerpt from ‘Love Reality’ is courtesy of Nana Malone who will be holding a reading in Ghana on Thursday 30th April at KUA in Labone. Read part 1 here ************************************************************************************************ Her turn? Yes please. …