You Will Die at 30

You Will Die at 30

June 16, 2026 · 26 min

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Awo Dufie, a trans woman facing a dire prophecy, seeks to connect with a queer elder to find hope and resilience in a hostile environment.

At 23, trans woman Awo Dufie is outed, homeless, and facing a prophecy that says she will die at 30 — because she is queer. This threat is reinforced by Ghana's social climate and a looming anti-LGBT bill. Determined to break free from the prophecy, Awo embarks on a risky journey to find an 83-year-old queer elder who didn't just survive decades of hatred and colonial laws — she built a rich life. Can Awo too live long and live free? This is the first episode of a series on queer elders, prod...

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