PHOTO/ Are same-sex relationships punished with prison? The president's daughter "breaks the law", kisses the model!

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PHOTO/ Are same-sex relationships punished with prison? The president's
President Biya/ His Daughter, Brenda Biya

The daughter of Cameroon's president has shared a photo of herself kissing another woman, sparking mixed reactions in a country where same-sex relationships are illegal.

The Instagram post shows 26-year-old Brenda Biya hugging and kissing Brazilian model Layyons Valença .

"I'm crazy about you and I want the world to know it," Biya wrote, adding a love heart emoji.

Her 91-year-old father, Paul Biya, became Cameroon's president in 1982 and is one of Africa's longest-serving leaders.

Those who engage in same-sex acts or relationships in the central African nation face up to five years in prison.

Biya, a foreign-based musician, did not explicitly state her sexuality when she posted the kiss photo.

However, some time after the image was released, Biya shared messages from people expressing their support for him. Most media in Cameroon have not reported on Biya's latest photo.

The media regulatory body has been known to sanction publications and broadcasters for depicting homosexuality.

The government and President Biya himself have not officially commented on this story. The BBC has contacted Biya and has yet to receive a response.



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