AfroQueer

Tshepho Ricki Kgositau is a well known name in the global LGBTQ+ activism community. What many people don't know is that she started her activism at a young age.

In this episode we journey with her through her experience of gender transitioning that led to her finally living fully in her true identity.

AfroQueer Podcast is produced by None on Record at AQ Studios and Edited on Hindenburg Systems.

This episode was reported by Rachel Wamoto, who is also AfroQueer's social media manager, and Selly Thiam, produced by Selly Thiam, Aida Holly-Nambi and Maeve Frances. Sound design by Tevin Sudi.

Engage with us on-

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afroqueerpodcast/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Afroqueerpod

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnaXCpXBwxmp44Ch-zqUGFw

Website:afroqueerpodcast.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/afroqueerpodcast

Find Ricki on social:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/rickikgositau?lang=en

Listen to Season 2 here:

Soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/afroqueerpodcast/tracks

iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afroqueer/id1411257149

Chartable: https://chartable.com/podcasts/afroqueer

Further Reading:

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-botswana-lgbt/botswana-court-orders-government-to-recognize-transgender-woman-as-female-idUSKBN1E623G

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/how-to-support-a-loved-one-who-is-transitioning_n_5b2bf196e4b00295f15a9213

http://www.revelandriot.com/resources/trans-health/

What happens when our own truths are subjected to constant medical tests and public scrutiny? Female athletes singled out for sex testing and the unnecessary testosterone therapy stay defiant and we love it!

This episode was reported by Aida Holly-Nambi and Selly Thiam. Produced by Selly Thiam, Aida Holly-Nambi and Maeve Frances. Sound design by Tevin Sudi. Rachel Wamoto is AfroQueer's social media manager.

We’re back!

Season 2 of AfroQueer drops on September 26th and we’re excited to bring you great stories from around the world. These stories will make you smile, cry, sigh and give you insight into the lives of our guests. Here’s a sneak peek into what we have in store.

Engage with us on-

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afroqueerpodcast/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Afroqueerpod

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnaXCpXBwxmp44Ch-zqUGFw

Website:afroqueerpodcast.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/afroqueerpodcast

Listen to Season 2 here:

Soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/afroqueerpodcast/tracks

iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afroqueer/id1411257149

Chartable: https://chartable.com/podcasts/afroqueer

Further Reading:

http://www.newnownext.com/queer-africa-afroqueer-podcast/03/2019/

AfroQueer Podcast is produced by AQ Studios

On Friday May 24 the High Court of Kenya ruled on repealing laws that criminalize homosexuality in Kenya. In this episode host Selly Thiam investigates where these laws came from and why Kenyan activists and lawyers are fighting harder than ever to get them struck down.

This episode was produced and edited by Selly Thiam, Aida Holly-Nambi, Maeve Frances and Maimouna Jallow.

Rachel Wamoto is AfroQueer's social media manager.

We are about to head into our summer break and in this final episode, we reflect on the moments that surprised us and moments we loved in Season One. We hear from listeners around the world and answer your questions. As we wrap this first season, we also talk about what you can look forward to hearing in Season Two.

This episode was reported by Selly Thiam and Aida Holly-Nambi. Produced by Selly Thiam, Aida Holly-Nambi and Maeve Frances.

AfroQueer's social media is managed by Rachel Wamoto.

Scrolling across Instagram, a shocking photo captures the eye of a young Kenyan lesbian, Rachel. Follow her journey to Johannesburg where she tries to make sense of the phenomenon of people being raped and killed for looking just like her - masculine. Content warning: Sexual assault and gender-based violence.

This episode was reported by Rachel Wamoto, who is also AfroQueer's social media manager, and Halima Gikandi. Produced by Selly Thiam, Aida Holly-Nambi and Maeve Frances.

Accusing it of “promoting lesbianism”, the Kenyan Film and Classification Board banned the film Rafiki in Kenya for seven months. The director of the film, Wanuri Kahui, sued the government and won the case, allowing her to screen the film in Kenya for seven days only. We went to the very first screening of Rafiki in Nairobi, and bring you this review of the film.

This episode was reported by Aida Holly-Nambi with additional reporting by Halima Gikandi. Produced by Selly Thiam, Aida Holly-Nambi and Maeve Frances. Technical support by Rachel Wamoto, who is also AfroQueer's social media manager.

In this episode, we find out firsthand what the effect of words preached in Kenyan churches and mosques has been on the lives of LGBTQ Kenyans along the coast. How does a religious leader calling for mobs to "flush out the gays" have a change of heart?

This episode was reported by Halima Gikandi, produced by Selly Thiam, Aida Holly-Nambi, Maeve Frances and Halima Gikandi. Technical support from Rachel Wamoto, who is also AfroQueer's social media manager.

This is a story about two men who met, fell in love and got married. That should have been the end of it. But instead, their wedding broke the Nigerian internet.

This episode was reported by Selly Thiam, produced by Selly Thiam, Aida Holly-Nambi and Maeve Frances. Technical support from Rachel Wamoto who is also AfroQueer's social media manager.

Grindr is widely thought to be the most popular dating app on the African continent. In this episode we ask, is Grindr doing enough to protect its users in Africa?

This episode was reported by Selly Thiam, produced by Selly Thiam, Aida Holly-Nambi, Maeve Frances and Arit Okpo. Technical support from Rachel Wamoto, who is also AfroQueer's social media manager. Special Thanks to Nature Raymond.