Uganda why are you gay

"WHY ARE YOU GAY?" - NBS UGANDA interview (the hard life of lgbtqi+ activist in Africa) Sonny Sampson Olumati K subscribers He rose to popularity, thanks to a bizarre “Why are you gay” question in a viral interview with LGBT activist Pepe Julian Onziema on a TV broadcast in With his growing influence on and off the internet, he vied for an elective position in Uganda’s parliament without success.

Njala is currently focused on his career as a media. Renowned Ugandan TV presenter Simon Kaggwa Njala, widely known for his historic interview that popularized the phrase "Why are you gay?", has expressed his surprise at how people still associate him with that question more than a decade later. Explore the thought-provoking interview on sexuality and identity. Click to watch the full recap now!

#AfroMobileUG #Uganda #interview. Ugandan journalist Simon Kaggwa, known for the viral interview where he hosted a gay rights activist, Pepe Julian Onziema, has resurfaced in another viral clip. At a small shelter in Uganda, members of the LGBTQ community seek refuge from persecution after their government enacted one of the world's harshest anti-homosexuality laws earlier this year.

Henry, whose full name is being withheld for safety reasons, runs the shelter along with a local clinic he says also serves the general community. A man named Emmanuel arrives -- he says he hasn't slept in days and is seeking a place to stay to keep him off the streets. Later, he tells ABC News that he's estranged from his family and recently got kicked out of his home after the landlord spotted his boyfriend visiting.

Despite that fear and the risk of showing his face, Emmanuel said he's tired of hiding. I'll stand in, to be that person who is not scared of being who I really am," Emmanuel said. Uganda has effectively made being gay illegal of what the law calls "aggravated homosexuality" -- up to life in prison or even execution. Someone simply advocating for gay rights could serve up to 20 years behind bars.

Renting up a room to a gay couple could result in a 7-year prison sentence. Critically, failing to report same-sex acts to the police is also a crime, creating a culture of suspicion that people like Henry and Emmanuel have seen firsthand. Henry was arrested and released.

Just before the new law came into effect, Mona Lisa, a year-old trans woman, had her home raided by Ugandan authorities. She was jailed for three months on charges of "homosexuality propaganda. Her apartment is the only place where she feels safe to be her true self. She pulls out a small suitcase from on top of a shelf. Inside, her prized outfits are stashed away in secret.

Donning a bright blue and yellow-patterned wrap and matching pants, a dark brown bob, and red lipstick, Mona Lisa says, "I feel perfect. I feel like this is the Mona I want to be like on a daily basis. While there was a time when it was safer to be her true self in public, she says, "It's not happening now. Meanwhile, year-old Eric was also arrested earlier this year. Inside his home, the young activist wears a striped rainbow shirt and his home is filled with color.

His full name and location are being withheld for safety reasons. But it's not safe to go out like this, Eric says. For Eric and his friends, just existing is a form of defiance. On this night, going out to a club is their act of resistance. You can't just go alone," Eric said. Gay clubs in Uganda have been shut down, so the group of friends head to a local dance party instead.

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It's not illegal to have a good time, but those who are gay understand the risks. Despite the positive energy at the party, there's potential danger lurking beneath the surface. One complaint, one annoyed neighbor, one over-curious passerby, and it could all end with police sirens and violence. Yet, for Eric and his friends, they say this release is crucial for their survival. It's important," Eric said.

Asuman Basalirwa is one of the Ugandan lawmakers who sponsored the new law and says other countries should respect Uganda's sovereignty.