Black bull, ancestors and me

Description:

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.

subjects: Religious life and customs,  Ancestor worship,  Lesbians,  Biography,  Gender identity,  Rites and ceremonies,  LGBTQ biography and memoir,  Stonewall Book Awards,  Lesbians, biography,  South africa, social life and customs,  Shamans,  Healers

People: Nkunzi Zandile Nkabinde

Places: South Africa