In the 1800s in France, a South African woman named Saartjie “Sarah” Baartman was one of two Khoikhoi women who, due to their large buttocks, gained fame in 19th-century Europe under the name Hottentot Venus. She was paraded around – sort of like a FREAK SHOW – for men to be amazed at the size of her butt.
One photo was taken of Hottentot Venus. And check out the side-by-side pics of Sarah and Chyna. Those BOOTIES could be twins!!
Actress Zoe Saldana didn’t get good reviews for her acting in her most recent film ‘NINA’, a biopic about legendary singer Nina Simone. But the movie did make some money at the box office, and we’re told it had a few very interesting scenes in it. One scene that people are discussing is the “n#de” scene – which showed actress Zoe Saldana’s butt.
It was screenshot and leaked on the internet.
The influential Congolese music star Papa Wemba has died after collapsing on stage in Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire media reports say.
Video from the concert shows the artist, who was 66, slumped on the floor as dancers continue to perform, unaware of what is happening.
French broadcaster France 24 confirmed the death, quoting his manager.
On the African music scene since 1969, Papa Wemba won a world following with his soukous rock music.
The Congolese band leader, whose real name was Jules Shungu Webadio, also inspired a cult movement known as the Sapeurs whose members, young men, spend huge amounts of money on designer clothes.
In 2004, he was convicted in France of a role in an illegal immigration racket and spent three months in prison.
He remained one of Africa’s most popular musicians.
Soukous, also known as rumba rock, became the most popular sound across Africa.
Together with his bands Zaiko Langa Langa, Isifi and Viva La Musica, he racked up hit after hit including L’Esclave and Le Voyageur.
In addition to the prison time he spent in Europe, he was once jailed in Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo), for allegedly having an affair with a general’s daughter.
His conviction in France related to a racket whereby illegal immigrants were taken to Europe posing as members of his band.
D’banj, has opened up in a chat with South African radio host, Anele Mdoda, that his mother’s been pressuring him to get married.
“She’s told me, `Listen‚ I don’t care about your success. Maybe it’s this success that’s preventing you from getting married’” the energetic performer opened up.
Banga Lee, who’s currently co-hosting the MTV-produced show, “LipSync battle Africa” also revealed that he would be storming Hollywood soon.
“Once you say you’re an entertainer‚ you don’t want to limit yourself,” the singer said.
“So yes‚ I’m going into Hollywood. It might be here in South Africa where I’ll be having a reality show about me. I tell you, I may be on Isidingo soon.”
