Discrimination against anyone based on their sexual orientation or gender identity is not an African value.
Costa Titch’s death is another blow to South Africa’s music scene which is reeling after several high-profile deaths in recent years.
After 24 years of democracy, women still struggle for political relevance in Nigeria - limited by poverty, corruption and other factors.
The veteran liberation struggle activist brings gravitas to every position he occupies.
His band Zangalewa satirised Cameroon’s military from within - and helped create the football World Cup hit Waka Waka.
