Kenyans’ View(s) on Binyavanga Wainaina’s revelation that He’s “gay”

Binyavanga Wainaina

In an article published in The CHRONIC, a South African website, titled; I am a homosexual mum. Binyavanga Wainaina writes a letter to his mother, revealing his long kept secret,

“Nobody, nobody, ever in my life has heard this. Never mum.”

Being a high-profile literary figure in Africa, Binyavanga’s revelation elicited sharp reactions on Twitter; some calling homosexuality un-African, embarrassing and wicked but others were supportive, commending his decision to ‘come out’ as brave. Here’s a sample:

So #Binyavanga just wasn't going to simply come, he had to make a statement: HOMOSEXUAL. God help us all, the culture wars are upon us.

— Jones Mereu (@TheJonzi) January 22, 2014

where are we headed??? Leading #Kenyan author #BinyavangaWainaina has come out to say he is #gay @BBCNews http://t.co/MKeP1bXTDg

— Kaviri Ali (@KaviriAli) January 21, 2014

Heart-ripped by that Binyavanga Wainaina essay. Must-read. http://t.co/H0iayQRHoj

— Lauren Beukes (@laurenbeukes) January 19, 2014

.@BinyavangaW You are a hero for doing this – http://t.co/hpqWw6766c Millions of people all over the world are cheering you on

— Johann Hari (@johannhari101) January 22, 2014

Kwani? Keep writing bro..as an artist,the idea of living a lie can only hold you back #BinyavangaWainaina

— kimani chalo muchora (@kimanimuchora) January 22, 2014

 

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