This archive report was first published on 30 August 2019.
On August 26, 2019, Albert Nabonibo, a 35-year-old Rwandan gospel musician, made headlines after revealing his true identity as a gay man in an interview on a Christian YouTube channel.
Despite living in a country where same-sex marriages are prohibited and most churches preach that homosexuality is a sin, Nabonibo has chosen to be open about his sexuality, citing the need for acceptance and understanding.
"In fact, there are many like me, even in churches, the fact is that they hide it because of the mentality of the faithful and the community and for their safety," Nabonibo said in the interview.
As a result of his decision, Nabonibo has faced backlash from some quarters, with some people insulting him and calling him foolish. However, he remains resolute in his decision, stating that he will continue to "sing for God" regardless of the criticism.
"I will live with those who accept me and those who reject me – I know it will be a daily battle," Nabonibo said.
