by Nkunzi Nkabinde
Genre: nonfiction
Representation: Black, lesbian, Sangoma, South African, transgender
Author Representation: Black, lesbian, Sangoma, South African, transgender
Content/Trigger Warning: homophobia
Describing the dichotomy of being both revered and reviled, this memoir traces the story of a sangoma—a traditional healer—who is also a lesbian. Descriptions of traditional African healing practices and rituals are provided alongside the personalized account of one woman acting as a mirror to the daily hardships and indignities felt by members of the gay community in Africa.
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