Pleasure is African Too

Too often, conversations about sexuality on the continent are framed through fear, silence, or morality politics—forgetting that pleasure, joy, and intimacy have always been part of African heritage. From music, dance, food, and art to the ways communities celebrate love and connection, pleasure is woven into our daily lives. It is not foreign, immoral, or imported; it is ours, rooted in culture, humanity, and dignity. To claim pleasure is to reclaim our wholeness, resist shame, and honor the fullness of being African writing here...