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:
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
May God Help us all! … Unbelievable
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