I have the freedom to express my sexuality without fear of arrest or vigilante execution. I am indeed privileged… - Kiki Bandy

I told myself to be true to me, even if I have just one day left to live. Life is so precious to live in deceit. Coming out was a way to exonerate myself and be and live free.

As an African woman, who grew up in Africa, the stereotype defines me as someone who should be submissive and usually introversive in most cases.

I totally ignored the hate tirades and focused more on the LGBTQ community in Africa which reached out to me massively. Surprisingly, I also had hundreds of support messages from people my age and my parents’ age. This response has been emotional as well as humbling.