People are afraid of the creativity, and intelligence that LGBTQ individuals have – Sister Derby

Ghanaian entertainer and LGBTQ rights advocate, Sister Derby, has once again spoken out against the strong opposition faced by the LGBTQ community in Ghana.

In an interview with MX24 TV, she suggested that much of the negativity directed at queer individuals comes from fear—fear of their unique abilities and contributions.

“I feel like from the beginning of time, human beings have been afraid of the power, creativity, and intelligence that queer people have because they are like a combination of both worlds or both genres. That is what I feel and believe,” Sister Derby said.

She also addressed the recurring claim that there is a so-called “gay agenda” in schools, with some accusing LGBTQ people of trying to influence children’s sexual orientation. According to her, there is no credible evidence to support this narrative.

“With all this push and everything, I always ask: nobody has ever come to report that someone made them gay or someone made them lesbian. No child. This hasn’t been in any news in Ghana that the parents of a child have come to report to the news or to the police station. There’s no such report. There’s nothing like this happening. The other day, Charlie Dior said on radio he’s never ever seen two men kissing in Ghana. So what is this whole uproar about?” she added.

The “Uncle Obama” singer also pointed out that queer people have always existed within Ghanaian communities, including the entertainment and social media spaces.

“Since the beginning of time, there has never been an issue with queer people. We all know queer people in our communities. We have popular people who are queer. If you look at the top people reigning on TikTok now, they are mostly queer or feminine or into feminine stuff like that. We love the entertainment, we love their creativity, they are talented,” she stated.

Sister Derby concluded by urging Ghanaians to question the true intentions of those who continue to push anti-LGBTQ narratives. She hinted that some of the loudest voices may have personal or political reasons behind their stance, and encouraged the public to look deeper into their motivations.