“Growing up, I saw the immense disparity between the narratives portrayed in mainstream media and the lived realities of LGBTQ+ individuals in Africa. In conventional narratives, we were either invisible or vilified, our stories reduced to harmful stereotypes. This lack of authentic representation fuelled prejudice and discrimination and created a climate of fear and isolation. I founded Bold Network Africa to disrupt this narrative, to reclaim our stories, and to build a platform where diverse voices could be heard and celebrated.”
