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Before Bobrisky, the anti-corruption watchdog successfully convicted actress Oluwadarasimi Omoseyin in February on the same charges. On conviction, she was given the option to pay a fine instead of going to prison. (Photo credit should read STEFAN HEUNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Transgender celebrity Bobrisky jailed in Nigeria

She was convicted for ‘spraying’ bank notes into the air but even her detractors believe she is being punished for defying the country’s conservatism regarding gender and sexuality

  • Des Erasmus
6 min read
The size of South Africa’s LGBTI market — comprising lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people — contributes at least R250 billion to the economy every year. (RAJESH JANTILAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Ubuntu is for all people including the LGBTQ+ community

The rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual people are recognised by many nations including South Africa, but a rise in homophobia is challenging these rights

  • Eyaaz
5 min read