Black Bull, Ancestors and Me
My Life as a Lesbian Sangoma
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Gender Studies, Lesbian, Gay Studies
| Author: | Nkunzi Zandile Nkabinde | ISBN: | 9781920196714 |
| Publisher: | Jacana Media | Publication: | April 1, 2009 |
| Imprint: | Jacana Media | Language: | English |
| Author: | Nkunzi Zandile Nkabinde |
| ISBN: | 9781920196714 |
| Publisher: | Jacana Media |
| Publication: | April 1, 2009 |
| Imprint: | Jacana Media |
| Language: | English |
Describing the dichotomy of being both revered and reviled, this memoir traces the story of a sangoma-a traditional healer-who is also a lesbian. Descriptions of traditional African healing practices and rituals are provided alongside the personalized account of one woman acting as a mirror to the daily hardships and indignities felt by members of the gay community in Africa.
Describing the dichotomy of being both revered and reviled, this memoir traces the story of a sangoma-a traditional healer-who is also a lesbian. Descriptions of traditional African healing practices and rituals are provided alongside the personalized account of one woman acting as a mirror to the daily hardships and indignities felt by members of the gay community in Africa.
