"How can you do a film on Freddie Mercury and not actually come to Zanzibar, have a feel of it, where he was born, where he lived?" Not many people know that Queen's iconic frontman was actually born in Zanzibar so we asked locals what he means to them and if they were looking forward to the new Bohemian Rhapsody film, which celebrates his life & success. 🎤🎸🥁🎶 | BBC News Africa

It's #LGBTQHistoryMonth, and we're honoring queer trailblazers like Freddie Mercury. 🏳️‍🌈 Back in 1984, the Queen singer spoke with us about finding happiness as an artist, and his admiration for John Lennon. | MTV News

72 years ago today multi-octave vocalist and Queen frontman Freddie Mercury was born. The band's name was created from Mercury's imagination, alternative options were “Build Your Own Boat,” “The Grand Dance” and the “Rich Kids.” | Biography