Gay Africa

Produced by Dean Atta

Platform Discussion

Sunday 28th February 2010, 4pm – 8pm
Free Free Word Centre, Farringdon
60 Farringdon Road, London EC1R 3GA
www.freewordonline.com

Performers and Special Guests include:
Dr Antoine Rogers
Bisi Alimi
Campbell
Gaylene Gould
Godwyns Onwuchekwa
Dr Iain Reeves
Inua Ellams
Jasmine Cooray
John Bosco
Keith Jarrett
Lee Jasper
Michael Senyonjo
Mojisola Adebayo
Phyll Opoku
Rhymes Won’t Wait Collective
Rev. Rowland
Jide Macaulay
Shaun Newport
Skye Chirape

Short films screening:
Souljah by Rikki Beadle-Blair
Young Black & Gay by Dean Atta

Presented in association with English Pen

Supported by

Gay Africa is a powerful response to the human rights and sexuality crisis sweeping the continent.

In Uganda they propose to execute gays, in Malawi they imprison gay men who marry, in Nigeria they ban all meeting and support for LGBT people. How far does the American Christian Right support homophobia in Africa? Is South Africa a shinning example of human rights or special case? Do activists and the media in the West help or hinder African lesbians and gays?

How does what’s happening in Africa impact on LGBT people throughout the world? GAY AFRICA brings together an exciting mix of artists and activists from Africa and the Caribbean. We invite you to come along, be entertained, let your voice be heard and get refreshed.

Check out the week of 22nd February to 28th February 2010 www.wordia.com the online dictionary are featuring GAY AFRICA in their Word of the day. See links for details.