By Kwame Boat In Dec 2021, an Islamic cleric quoted Christian texts to call for the killing of gays at an anti-LGBTQI press conference at the Kumasi Central Mosque Epigraph of Effluvium by Kwame Boat The poem begins with an epigraph above immediately conveying the theme, which is then carried on into the body of the […]

This commentary shall be about Mawuena Aheto’s artwork “Defiance” presented in the 2023 Issue of the Pride Anthology. The artwork by Mawuena Aheto presents a striking juxtaposition that captures the complexities of Ghana’s LGBTQ+ sociopolitical climate. In Ghana, where anti-LGBT+ views are strong, the artist uses an image of two men kissing under streetlights to […]

By Jakeob Anderson Over the past 6 weeks or so, I have continually revisited Kobena Ampofo’s poem titled ‘This God Must Be Fed’, found in the second issue of LGBT+ Rights Ghana’s Pride Anthology that was released this year. It has resonated with me since I first read it.  This is partly because it is […]

By Abraham Mills Patriarchy, a rather familiar material in the archives of society, has shown itself to be a more destructive tool than a constructive one, especially in African society. Over the years, the postcolonial African society has lost healthy aspects of its culture that promoted an inclusive and fulfilling way of living due to […]

Introduction For us who identify as LGBTQ+ (American and now global) Pride Month is a brave and important chance to celebrate our identities while advocating for openness and acceptance. It  is however very important to use extra caution when showing pride in specific parts of the world, especially Ghana and other African countries where it’s […]

“Take away my sexuality and I’m still an African, so what is it about me, that makes me un-african so much so that, you need to legislate laws to criminalize me?” Alex Kofi Donkor I have mixed feelings while writing this. I can’t tell which weighs more: the sadness, the rage, or the disappointment. I’m […]

In the previous episode, we scratched the surface of allyship and saw examples of allies of the LGBT+ community as well as how they supported the community. We went on to see how necessary allies are in the fight for tolerance, inclusion, and the respect of human rights and freedoms, especially for queer individuals and […]

It bothers me when people take the topic of mental health as a joke. As someone who heavily struggles with mental illness, I hate it when people do not take it seriously. They often compare their breakdown to that of others, thinking others’ challenges are not as bad as theirs. I disagree and think that […]

Growing up in Ghana as a lesbian, I am far too familiar with the everyday threats and hatred my community faces. Some have even referred to us as abominations and unnatural, and the hate, abuse, violence, and even the loss of life are fashionable to us. Our human rights and dignity are  violated every day. […]

ISSUE 2 – REGENERATION MANAGING EDITOR  Kwame Boateng EDITORS/EDITORIAL TEAM  Sarpong Asamoah, Jakeob Anderson, Moshood PROJECT LEAD Damien Kwadjo  COVER IMAGE InkGate Global  IN THIS ISSUE NON-FICTION  Benjamin Cyril Arthur  POETRY Kobena Ampofo, Sandra Essel, Anthony Kwavah, Jakeob Anderson, Poetyk Prynx, Londiwe Mfeka, Sampson Ansah, Roberta Neequaye, Kwame Boateng VISUAL/DIGITAL ART Mawuena Aheto