Reddy, VasuSandfort, T.G.M. (Theo)2020-04-292020-04-292021-02Reddy, V. and Sandfort, T. (2021) ‘African same-sex sexualities and gender diversity: A framing note’, Sexualities, 24 (1–2), pp. 3–12. doi: 10.1177/1363460720914597.1363-4607 (print)1461-7382 (online)10.1177/1363460720914597http://hdl.handle.net/2263/74429This article introduces the concept of African same-sex sexualities and gender diversity which refers to variation pertinent to gender expressions and identities, sexual expression and sexual orientation. The article describes the emerging and evolving African scholarly production evident in the last two decades and explains key underlying themes that bring together this special issue.en© The Author(s) 2020African sexualitiesGender diversityHeteronormativityHomophobiaIdentityMediaPostprint Article