May 24, 2013

Pure Torture! Senegalese Women Tattoo Gums Black for Attractive Smile (Video)

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*We see plenty of beauty trends come and go. Some of the trends are gone in a season. The latest “beauty” trend out of West Africa may never catch on in America though…for more reasons than you might think. The Senegalese women have long had a tradition of tattooing their gums black. The idea is [...]




Akon Calls for African Unity to Boost Economy…and his Booking Fee

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*During a recent return to his native Senegal to perform at the World Festival of Black Arts, rapper/singer Akon spoke out about the need for Africa to unite in order to move forward and keep up with the rest of the world, reports The AFP. “Things like this actually create the environment for us to [...]




Akon’s Charity Funds New School in Senegal

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*Singer Akon is reportedly using his own money to open an educational facility in Senegal though his Konfidence Foundation charity, which he set up to create a better future for African children. The plan, he tells Allhiphop.com, is to eventually launch more teaching centers across Senegal, including a university. “It all strung from concept of [...]