2024-07-10 20:49:25
Cameroon is in turmoil following the shocking revelations of Brenda Biya, daughter of President Paul Biya. In an exclusive interview with Le Parisien and relayed by 237online.com, the young woman opens up about her coming out that shook the country and makes an emotional appeal to her parents. This affair crystallizes tensions around homosexuality in a country where it remains illegal.
A coming out that shakes Cameroon
Brenda Biya blew up social media by posting a photo of herself kissing a woman, accompanied by an unequivocal message: “PS: I’m crazy about you and I want the world to know it.”A gesture of unheard-of audacity in a country where homosexuality is punishable by prison.
Between support and hostility, a nation divided
“I received a lot of support from Cameroonian and Western organizations. People wished me courage. But I also received negative, homophobic reactions.”confides Brenda Biya. This duality reflects the deep divisions that run through Cameroonian society on this sensitive issue.
The weight of a presidential legacy
Being the president’s daughter in such a context is not without consequences. “It’s a lot of pressure. Because people have a lot of expectations of you,” she admits. This unique position gives her a responsibility that she had not anticipated.
A spontaneous gesture with serious consequences
Brenda Biya reveals that she did not consult anyone before its publication, not even her partner. An impulsive decision that provoked the anger of her brother and the silence of her parents. “They wanted me to delete the post”she regrets, while affirming her refusal to back down.
Hope for legislative change
Despite the personal risks, Brenda Biya remains optimistic about the evolution of mentalities in Cameroon. This law existed before my father was in power. I find it unfair and I hope that my story will change it.” she says with conviction.
A heartbreaking call for family dialogue
The interview ends with a poignant appeal: “My greatest wish would be to have a direct and open conversation with my parents where we would lay everything out on the table.” This touching request reveals the profoundly human dimension of this family and national drama.
The political implications of a personal tragedy
Brenda Biya’s coming out raises crucial questions about the future of anti-gay legislation in Cameroon. Could her status as the presidential daughter be the catalyst for major societal change?
This affair, which closely intertwines the personal and the political, promises to generate much more ink. It highlights the challenges that Cameroon faces in its quest for balance between tradition and modernity.