“I Refuse To Live In Shame For Patriarchy To Rule” Nakhane Touré on Inxeba X18 Ruling
Nakhane Touré disappointed for X18 Ruling of Inxeba
The war between the film Inxeba (The Wound) and those who stand to be against it seem to be far from over. At first the attack of the film was verbal with people posting and reciting threats because they felt it was a disrespect of a Xhosa culture.
Despite winning so many awards abroad,most South Africans still feel the film should be banned and not be aired in public places. The recent action taken against the film was from The Men and Boy foundation and the Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (Contralesa).
These organizations complained to the Film and Publication’s Appeal Tribunal stating that Inxeba (The Wound) should be reclassified from 16 LS to X18 – a rating that is usually given to hardcore porn and is shown to certain premises only suitable for adults. To Inxeba’s team unfortunate the ruling was granted to the organisations and Touré expressed his hurt about it.
He posted on Instagram an emotional long context that stated his refusal to succumb to society’s principles just to fit but instead chooses to live how he feels is best for him.
“I’m allowed to be emotional. This is my life. These are our lives. And I fucking refuse to live in shame for your patriarchy to keep living. I’m an umXhosa and I don’t know what to do with what I love, but doesn’t love me.”
Nakhane went on to add how weak he became because of the hate.
“We are vile. We are perverse. A virus that they will do anything to get rid of. I sat in my apartment ready the verdict, close to tears, shaking. I saw myself as a child, mocked for being effeminate. Afraid for my life as a teenager as I walked past straight men as I had no idea what they were capable of. I always had something to hide. They hated me.”
Fans commented on his post comforting him from all the hate he was receiving.
“You had shaken patriarchy. It will take many like you to win this war. Don’t ever give up. You have every right to be angry but don’t dare disappear. We will raise better men because of your art, your talent, your creativity. We will continue supporting you. Our children will watch that ‘porn’ and be better human beings because of it! Keep creating.” Commented one of the fans.
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