Many Africans are not yet ready to embrace homosexuality, at least not openly. But I see this changing in the next fifty years with a more progressive and tolerant generation.

Thirty years ago, homosexuality was still frowned upon in the west. A number of ministers and high-ranking Govt. Officials in the UK and America were outed and forced to resign under humiliating circumstances. A top footballer in Enland, Justin Fashanu dared to comeout but was hounded and forced to flee to America where he committed suicide. Even in the entertainment industry, many gay celebrities chose to hide their orientation as coming out amounted to career suicide.

With time, their societies evolved and became more tolerant. Today, we have openly gay top Govt. Officials, entertainment glitterati and even Archbishops.

I wouldn't be surprised if the same scenario is replicated in sub-Saharan Africa in the coming generations. Homosexuality knows no boundaries and permeates across ALL races, religions and cultures.

Having worked in several hotels across the country, where gay parties are not uncommon, I'd say that homosexuality is alive, thriving and kicking, albeit on the downlow. The coming generations will see to it that gays are accorded their rights. Afterall, what went down at Masaku sevens would have not have been countenanced a few years ago. Now, we just shrug our shoulders.