Title: Black bull, ancestors and me
First published: 2008
Description: Describing the dichotomy of being both revered and reviled, this memoir traces the story of a sangoma—a traditional healer—who is also a lesbian. Descriptions of traditional African healing practices and rituals are provided alongside the personalized account of one woman acting as a mirror to the daily hardships and indignities felt by members of the gay community in Africa.
Subjects: Religious life and customs, Ancestor worship, Lesbians, Biography, Gender identity, Rites and ceremonies, LGBTQ biography and memoir, Stonewall Book Awards, Lesbians, biography, South africa, social life and customs, Shamans, Healers
Places: South Africa
People: Nkunzi Zandile Nkabinde
LC classification: HQ75.4.N53 A3 2008