The Daughter Of Cameroon’s President Defied The Country’s Ban On Same-Sex Relationships And Shared A Photo Of Her Kissing Her Girlfriend
Same-sex relationships are illegal in Cameroon, and those found guilty could face up to 5 years in prison.
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The daughter of Cameroon’s president defied the country’s ban on same-sex relationships and shared a photo of her kissing her girlfriend.
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26-year-old Brenda Biya is the daughter of 91-year-old Paul Biya, who has been Cameroon’s president since 1982 and is one of Africa’s longest-ruling leaders.
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Same-sex relationships are illegal in Cameroon, and those found guilty could face up to 5 years in prison.
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Biya, who is based abroad as a musician, shared the photo of her and her girlfriend, Brazilian model Layyons Valença, on June 30, the last day of pride month.
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In her caption, Biya wrote that she was crazy about her girlfriend and wants the world to know.
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Her actions have been praised by some, including prominent Cameroonian trans influencer and activist Shakiro, who sought asylum in Belgium after she was jailed for “attempted homosexuality”.
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Others, meanwhile, have pointed out that it highlighted the harsh reality that only the privileged can come out in Cameroon without facing severe consequences.
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The government and the president have yet to officially comment on the photo.
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