My Life as a Lesbian Sangoma
by
Nkunzi Zandile Nkabinde
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2009
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.