The phrase is directed at effeminate gay men for being men who “act” like women. Growing up in Xhosa culture (I believe this is the case in other black communities in South Africa) Boet/Sissy was, and to some still is, a derogatory term that is used to bash gay men, especially effeminate gay men. I’m also acutely aware of the venom that usually accompanies this phrase. You see as an effeminate gay man, I know all too well the weight of the term Boet/Sissy. When I read about the album I was first amused and then really moved by the title Boet/Sissy. The first thing that grabs your attention about this album is the title. Boet/Sissy is a poignant reminder of the artistic talent in South Africa, but also of the myriad of stories we are yet to tell about what it means to live with the intersections of race, gender, and sexuality, in post-apartheid South Africa. In this piece I embrace and celebrate Majola’s work talking to all the ways that this album resonates and inspires me. This album is the epitome of being young, gifted, queer, and black. I love this album and I am with Majola in the politics of this album. The album is the life journey of a black gay man predominantly sung in Xhosa. The album focuses on the experiences of a black gay man, trying to make sense of the world. The subject matter of the album is of particular interest to me. I immediately went online to have a quick listen, and then bought the album instantly. I was introduced to Majola’s album, Boet/Sissy by a friend who tagged me on Facebook.
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