The Morning Call
Facial scars or what’s popularly known as ‘tribal marks’ in Africa, historically was used as an indicator of which tribe a person belongs to. it even served as a sign of beauty.
Today, many who wear these intentional scarification on the face do not find it appealing and could in fact find it very embarrassing.
We hear the story of a Nigerian lady defying the odds with markings on her face.
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New tartan commemorates women accused under Scotland’s witchcraft laws
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Africa mourns Pope Francis, a voice for peace and justice
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ECOWAS Meets in Ghana to Tackle Member Withdrawals
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EU foreign ministers discuss Ukraine, Syria and EU-African relations in Luxembourg.
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Latin American leaders urge unity amid U.S. trade and migration tensions
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Paris hosts the 4th edition of African Cinema Days featuring Côte d'Ivoire