When: Friday, 11.09.2026, 6 PM‑8:15 PM, followed by music and Ghanaian dishes/finger food until around 9:30 PM
Where: Allerweltshaus Köln, Geisselstraße 3–5, 50823 Köln
Who: Angel Maxine, musician and activist from Ghana and Bright Amoabeng, activist from Ghana
Moderation: Suhaidatu Dramani, activist and artist from Ghana
Language: English
Registration: here
Angel Maxine and Bright Amoabeng, two queer Ghanaian activists, will discuss the lived realities of queer people in Ghana. The focus of the conversation lies on the criminalization of queer people and activists, its colonial roots, and recent political developments – in particular the Anti-LGBTQIA+ bill recently passed by parliament. The discussion will explore strategies and possible courses of action. They will discuss how space for queer people is shrinking, and how activists continue to organize and fight for their human rights despite these conditions.
The two activists will also share insights into their own work. Angel Maxine combines art and queer activism and will also be performing her music live on stage during the Event. Bright Amoabeng works with civil society organizations to advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights in Ghana and to tackle gender-based violence, using podcasts and documentaries to amplify marginalized voices.
The conversation will be moderated by the Ghanaian queer-feminist activist and artist Suhaidatu Dramani.
The discussion will be accompanied by music as well as readings of queer-feminist literature from Ghana – written by an activist who is currently based there and organizing on the ground. Afterwards, there will be Ghanaian food and drinks, as well as an opportunity for networking.
An Event organized by SÜDWIND e.V., Hirschfeld-Eddy-Foundation, Allerweltshaus Köln und col.lit.ive.
This event is part of the project “The Pink Factor: LGBTQI+-Rights in the Geopolitical Conflict about Values and Resources”
