Ghanaian multidisciplinary artist Oteanankanduro has unveiled LGBTQ+ Africa, a seven-track album that transcends traditional musical boundaries. Described by the artist as a “sound archive of queerness, grief, joy, defiance, and legacy,” this project serves as both a personal testament and a broader commentary on the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals across the African continent.
Oteanankanduro, whose name translates to “healer of snakebites,” channels his artistry into a form of activism, using music as a medium to confront societal norms and advocate for marginalized voices. The album’s release is not just a musical event but a cultural statement, aiming to spark conversations and foster understanding around queer identities in Africa.
The album fuses spoken word, ancestral memory, and ritual rhythm to confront the violence of postcolonial erasure and the myths surrounding queerness in Africa.
With LGBTQ+ Africa, Oteanankanduro invites listeners into a deeply introspective and socially conscious journey, blending elements of traditional African sounds with contemporary influences to create a resonant and impactful narrative. This album stands as a courageous exploration of identity, resilience, and the transformative power of art.
“I didn’t make this album for applause. I made it because I couldn’t breathe. This is for every child who danced before shame.”
About Oteanankanduro
Oteanankanduro is a Ghanaian multidisciplinary artist, poet, and sonic storyteller whose work merges ancestral echoes with contemporary defiance. With a background in spoken word, sound design, and text-based experimentation, they have been creating across mediums for years — crafting deeply emotive, layered bodies of work that challenge, soothe, and provoke. Though not their first album, LGBTQ+ Africa marks a new chapter in their artistic evolution — one that overtly amplifies their queer, political, and spiritual activism. This project blends oral tradition, satire, protest, and chant to interrogate myths, resist erasure, and affirm the beauty of African queerness. Their sound is rooted in griotic storytelling, street folk memory, and postcolonial rupture. They create for those who’ve been made invisible, and those who are learning to be seen again. Through LGBTQ+ Africa, Oteanankanduro offers not just an album, but a cultural mirror — cracked, humming, and alive.
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