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Ghanaians condemn my smack song because it rebukes their ‘hate’ for gays – Transgender artiste, Angel Maxine
Born Maxwell Okyere Opoku, transgender artiste, Angel Maxine, believes that the only reason some Ghanaians treat her ‘Wo Fie’ track with contempt, is because it amplifies the truth and rebukes their prejudices about the LGBTQ community in Ghana.
Amidst the trending debates about LGBTQ in Ghana, Maxine arrested attention on social media after weaponising her voice to produce a knock track in support of the LBTQ community in the country.
But according to the singer, even though a section of the populace appreciate her craft, others ridicule her talent simply because she is transgender.
Speaking in an interview with Benjamin Akakpo to be aired on October 15, on the Prime Morning Show, the homosexual rights advocate indicated that, despite the opposition she faces, she remains unperturbed in her resolve to sing for the liberation of her colleagues. According to Maxine, her anthem is a source of hope and inspiration for the LGBTQ community.
“… Successfully, it has been received so well, but you know they’ll still condemn it because it’s coming from a transgender. Because the transgender i
“Its Nice To Be Nice”: Angel Maxine and LGBTQIA+ Activism In Africa
Comment editor Ruth Otim discusses LGBTQIA+ activism in Africa during Pride Month through gay creative activists across the continent.
Can you finish the lyric? “Your driver could be LGBTQ, Your Tailor could be LGBTQ,…” If you can’t, you may be a part of the majority who doesn’t know about the tune Wo Fie. However, for those in the LGBTQIA+ community, and followers of Ghanaian musician Angel Maxine, the song has turn into a Pride month anthem.
Angel Maxine, the first openly transgender musician in Ghana, released the song Wo Fie in 2021 alongside other Ghanaian musicians Sister Deborah and Wanlov. Together, they amassed widespread adore when the final verse, sung by Sister Deborah, was clipped and common all over social media platforms from X (formerly Twitter) to TikTok. The title Woe Fie originates from the Akan group of words “Ebi wo wo fie” which translates to “the same thing is in your home.”
So, when Sister Deborah lists the numerous people who surround us in our day-to-day lives including drivers, tailors, hairdressers, plumbers, etc. who could be a part of the queer community, they are info
Why Angel Maxine’s Viral TikTok, LGBTQ+ Anthem Is More Than Just Campy Fun
One of the most catchy songs on TikTok right now is Angel Maxine’s Wo Fie featuring Wanlov the Kubolor & Sister Deborah. It started appearing on my FYP (for you page) in after time May, as people began their pre-game stretch in dealing with the wave of corporate rainbow washing with a temporarily adjusted logo or Pride-themed products, despite most of these same companies bankrolling politicians that write anti-LGBTQ+ bills. Like many TikTok hits, this was going viral because it became a meme. While some of the TikToks sharing it still showed a bit of the music video (very rare), it was still a meme.
Upon a second look at the song, you realize that amidst all the memes, you’ve missed its defiant and brave nature. Created by Ghana’s first openly transgender music artist Angel Maxine, Wo Fie (a.k.a. Your Home) exists in a country where “unnatural carnal knowledge” (gay sex) could net you three years in prison. According to Reuters, prosecutions are rare, but blackmail and harm still occur. Often cut out of the TikTok video is the clear and direct introduction sp