Queer African creatives have been making their mark around the world through a range of forms - books, films, fashion, art, music. Their work wins awards, sets trends and is studied by scholars. Most ...

Here we highlight seven works of art discussed in papers in the special issue – from stories of childhood sexual experiences to bold fashion shows, musical films to maverick lesbian novels. They show ...

She wore her favourite diira, a faded maroon fabric with faded floral embroidery from another time, another place. Her headscarf, wrapped with practised elegance, was the colour of winter twilight.