It is still a taboo topic but homosexuality is gaining grounds in Africa where most countries are highly intolerant of homosexuality and have high-security risks for same-sex couples.
South Africa is the only country on the continent where same-sex marriage is allowed. Besides Guinea-Bissau, Equatorial Guinea, Lesotho, Mozambique and Rwanda where it is legal without guaranteed protections, homosexuality is illegal in the rest of Africa.
Despite the risks, some African homosexual couples are trending on Twitter using the hashtag #FineQueerCouples. Most of the LGBTI couples are from South Africa and are posting pictures of themselves with intimate captions expressing their love for their partners.
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The hashtag has turned into a movement for some LGBTI rights activists who want homosexuality to be legalized in Africa.
Awww the #FineQueerCouples hashtag is so cute love seeing african lgbt couples ❤
— Stef (@FLOTUK) May 8, 2018
Browse through #FineQueerCouples if you want to cleanse your soul and brighten your day ?️??
— alex ? (@alxjasper) May 8, 2018
However, those opposing the legalisation of homosexuality were quick to condemn and express their displeasure with the hashtag in the midst of the excitement.
#FineQueerCouples @Jojosmith_106 babes come and see what I am seeing. In our Africa o. Jesus must be bleeding
— Ms.PRESHIEY (@ediye_owo) May 8, 2018
I was so excited about this and ready to participate until I realised it’s for homosexual couples #FineQueerCouples pic.twitter.com/FOE4aNFq2N
— Nangamso (@GwebityalaN) May 8, 2018
The Most Disturbing #HashTag#FineQueerCouples pic.twitter.com/g0dlgnRExO
— WeirdGirl (@Straitoc) May 7, 2018
#FineQueerCouples SA what’s this shit
— Amos_Guy (@Amosegesa) May 7, 2018
You guys make heterosexual relationships look so fugly ??? all this love and beauty I’m stressed #FineQueerCouples
— Malerato_Molebatsi (@Maleratom_1) May 7, 2018
#FineQueerCouples I have this huge disgust whenever I see Gay Couples ?…those couples,they don’t move me at all!
— OngeziweMk (@OngieMk) May 7, 2018
Yall will hate me for this.?♂️ but #FineQueerCouples is a bunch of pussy deprived men and dick deprived women..?♂️ all crap aside tho, the ladies on that tag are hot? threesome vibes????? pic.twitter.com/Un23irrSdg
— Man’s Not Chester (@PuppetChester) May 7, 2018
It is evident that sexual attraction or relationship between members of the same sex or gender is evolving from being a hidden practice to a symbol of pride.
Here are some posts by same-sex couples on Twitter:
#FineQueerCouples
We do this on and off dance…
We still clueless that it takes rains and storms to show us that the river always flows back to the sea. pic.twitter.com/ORzzFPpxbt— KabeloWaka (@kabeloWaka2) May 7, 2018
I never thought it was possible to meet a person,fall in love with them & still feels the same 5 years later. -Late but present. #FineQueerCouples pic.twitter.com/Alol1W0FvC
— Gomza ? (@G_MJGomo) May 7, 2018
#FineQueerCouples
I choose my cousin and her partner ❤ aren’t they cute ? pic.twitter.com/1GerNCPFqQ— Dark chocolate ? (@ZSozoyi) May 7, 2018
#FineQueerCouples @BiiiinoX I found you and now I know what love exactly is. Unconditional. Selfless. Compromise. Passionate. Thank you for choosing me. Like mxm… You arrived right on time. Delivered by the Universe. pic.twitter.com/OY0UI7dq5q
— Thato Ya Modimo (@WillSheIs) May 7, 2018
My peanutbutter and jelly sandwich, the Bonnie to my Bonnie my Bunbuns?#FineQueerCouples pic.twitter.com/82s2fkglgz
— FineApple?? (@Linah_maps) May 7, 2018
The Love of my Life. The cream to coffee. #FineQueerCouples pic.twitter.com/4CCGy6ToK3
— SC: lilmotor94 (@perfection_75) May 7, 2018
#FineQueerCouples been a young while not having taking pics together. But well pic.twitter.com/SonLwJlA4J
— Brian Lebogang Maaga (@maagarash) May 7, 2018
So me and my best friend??#FineQueerCouples pic.twitter.com/XUEIIcyuD3
— tarirowekwashumba (@tarirokashumba) May 8, 2018
#FineQueerCouples can we join pic.twitter.com/lPYsdGGe6W
— Boity Mokoena (@Boitykwena) May 8, 2018
5 years and counting #FineQueerCouples pic.twitter.com/UUvOAxizZj
— Mthembu. Qhudeni. Mvelase. (@Zukolate) May 7, 2018
