Top Kenyan author reveals he’s gay to challenge homophobic laws

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http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/01/21/top-kenyan-author-reveals-hes-gay-to-challenge-homophobic-laws/



Top Kenyan author reveals he’s gay to challenge homophobic laws
By Agence France-Presse
Tuesday, January 21, 2014 16:22 EST

Influential Kenyan author Binyavanga Wainaina has revealed he is a homosexual in an autobiographical short story released to protest anti-gay laws on the continent.

One of Africa’s most powerful writers and a founder of the Nairobi-based literary network Kwani, Wainaina published a story online at the weekend that announced his sexual orientation, entitled “I am a Homosexual, Mum”.

The story has generated widespread support on social media, although also earning strong criticism from some.

“Ten million thank yous to the thousands of Africans and others who have given all kinds of public love, support,” Wainaina said in a message on Twitter. “We live in a beautiful continent.”

[shenmue]

1. Good for him

Brave man.

[dbackjon]

2. Very Brave - a true pioneer and hero