'Robbie is a meticulous researcher with an unparalleled knowledge of LGBT rights in Africa, a deep connection with local activists, and an understanding of the complex relationship between well-intended outside human rights groups and the local activist community.'
Corinne Dufka, Human Rights Watch, Associate Director, West Africa
'Explores with nuance and sophistication the paradoxical effects of transnational LGBT rights activism.'
Graeme Reid, LGBT Programme Director, Human Rights Watch
‘At last, a book with fresh reporting and nuanced insight on the LGBT community in Africa. This is an important book.’
Dayo Olopade, author of The Bright Continent
‘As Robbie Corey-Boulet writes in this vivid and important book: beneath the surface, gay lives go on, and unique forms of gay culture thrive even in hostile environments.’
Andrew Rice, author of The Teeth May Smile but the Heart Does Not Forget
'Offers moving accounts of LGBT Africans’ lives and loves, while demystifying the complexity of gender and sexual diversity politics on the continent. This book is a must-read.’
Ashley Currier, author of Politicizing Sex in Contemporary Africa and Out in Africa
‘A gripping portrait of queer life in West Africa, and an intimate insight into the resilience, courage and creativity of those who are marginalized, not only by societal norms of gender and sexuality, but also by global narratives of LGBT rights.’
Adriaan Van Klinken, Associate Professor of Religion and African Studies, University of Leeds
