Inxeba

The choreographer, director, artist and dance teacher presents ‘Don’t Let the Sun Set On You Here’

After a subdued presence since 2019, filmmakers from Nigeria, Burkina Faso, South Africa, Rwanda and Guinea showcase exciting and raw films

‘Inxeba/The Wound’ is but one of the films of the growing body of literary and visual texts which have focused on queer lived experiences in Africa.

Cultural productions give voice to what’s hidden, marginalised and often illegal

The film’s producers appealed the reclassification of their film that prevented it from being screened in local cinemas

Whatever our private views, they cannot be the grounds on which to ban a work of art

Our readers write in about Inxeba’s censorship, not all Botswanans are also Batswana and Eddie Koch

The furore over the film Inxeba has cast a light on men who are gay but deeply committed to their culture

"In the absence of living on a piece of land with my extended family… I yearn for this kind of connection in my modern life".

"I am a Xhosa woman who is raising a Xhosa boy. If this is your manhood, madoda, keep it. Your priorities are very skewed".

Critics argue the film threatens to reveal the secrets of ulwaluko, Xhosa initiation rituals that are purposely shrouded in mystery.

The boycotters say the film inaccurately reflects initiation. Others call their reaction homophobia

“The film will be able to stand out from the pack and it also has many elements in its favour".