
Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill will not be shelved under my watch – Bagbin
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8th August 2023 5:00:00 AM
3 mins readBy: Chris Kodo

The topic of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) has dominated public discussions in Ghana for a considerable period of time. Numerous voices and discussions have added to this significant discourse. Yet, it's evident that the majority of Ghanaians oppose any legal recognition of homosexuality. While the minority perspective is less prominent, some notable figures in Ghana hold this view.
Here are some Ghanaian celebrities who support the LGBTQ
Wanlov The Kubolor
Ghanaian-Romanian musician and director Emmanuel Owusu Bonsu is better known by his stage name Kubulor. Kubulor demonstrated support for Ghana's LGBTQ+ community. He promoted arguments in support of their orientation on his social media platforms.
Kubulor flaunts himself on social media while donning women's clothing, makeup, and a rainbow flag representing the LGBTQ+ movement.

Sister Derby
Ghanaian singer and model Debora Vannessa Owusu Bonsu expressed her support for the LGBTQ+ community, emphasizing the importance of embracing critics with love instead of hatred. She highlighted that people often fear what they are unfamiliar with.


Panji AnoffPanji Anoff is a Ghanaian music producer and artist manager, responsible for overseeing the careers of celebrities such as Kubulor, Yaa Poni, and Mensa, among others.
Panji asserts that identifying as gay or lesbian is not a criminal act, and thus individuals should be protected from harm in the country. He emphasizes that harboring hatred towards LGBTQ+ individuals infringes upon their basic human rights.


Shatta Wale
Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jnr., widely known as Shatta Wale, is a Ghanaian reggae-dancehall musician and entrepreneur. He also voices his support for LGBTQ+ rights in Ghana. Shatta Wale advocates for love over hatred, urging people not to judge or hate individuals based on their engagement with LGBTQ+. He emphasizes that what truly matters is the content of a person's heart, rather than their sexual orientation.

Leila Djansi

Leila is a celebrated filmmaker who has earned awards for her work. Additionally, she is a supporter of LGBTQ+ rights in Ghana. Leila asserts that homosexuality has historical roots within African culture and should not be dismissed outright within the country.
She believes that recognizing LGBTQ+ individuals helps safeguard the youth against discrimination.


6. Lydia Forson

The outspoken actress and social activist, is not easily silenced. She has a notable history of confronting both political figures and individuals in religious leadership positions.
Identifying as a third-wave feminist, Forson aspires for equality across all genders, not just for women. Her stance encompasses supporting laws that safeguard individuals' rights to choose their own identities.

7. Bridget Otoo

Bridget Otoo stands as perhaps the initial media personality to openly endorse the legalization of the LGBTQ+ community in Ghana.
Amidst the ongoing discourse on legalizing same-sex marriage in the country, she has emerged as a steadfast advocate for the LGBTQ+ cause, even in the face of criticism from her social media followers.
Lately, a significant portion of her Twitter posts has been dedicated to promoting and advocating for LGBTQ+ rights in Ghana.

8. Juliet Ibrahim
In the Ghanaian film scene, both Ghallywood and Nollywood actress Juliet Ibrahim have voiced her backing for the legalization of same-sex marriage in Ghana.
On social media, she criticized Ghanaians who oppose the LGBTQ+ movement and went so far as to hint at exposing prominent figures in Ghana who are involved with the LGBTQ+ community.

10.Pappy Kojo
Jason Gaisie, widely recognized as Pappy Kojo, stands as the sole musician from Takoradi who has openly expressed his endorsement for the legalization of same-sex marriage in Ghana.


11. Kwabena Kwabena

Kwabena Kwabena, another Ghanaian musician, has added his voice to those supporting the legalization of same-sex marriage in Ghana.
His focal point has been the disapproval he holds towards certain Ghanaians, particularly religious leaders, who propagate hatred towards the LGBTQ+ community within the country.

12. Efia Odo

The outspoken Ghanaian socialite explains that gays, just as any other living thing on earth, are created by God.

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