Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 1.6K Senegal Racism & Prejudice Senegalese footballer, Krepin Diatta who is currently representing his country at the 2019 African Cup of Nations in Egypt, has spoken about the insults he has been receiving online because of his physical appearance. More Articles You Would Love Tiwa Savage & Ayra Starr Hint A New Style Trend For 2023 ‘Nude Art Clothes’ Take A Look At How South Africans Are Slaying In Their Colourful Traditional Accessories The 20-year-old midfielder who plays for Club Brugge KV, became a notable figure after scoring a screamer, his first goal for Senegal against Tanzania during their opening match last Sunday. While many web users were praising Diatta for his goal, some decided to mock his physical appearance. One troll even went as far as sharing a photo of Krepin with his beautiful white girlfriend and called them “beauty with a beast” Reacting to the insults he has been receiving on social media, the 20-year-old wrote in a statement. “I am very sad to see my african brothers making fun of me, I work for our beautiful and dear africa continent and what I receive in return are only insults, mockery from my brothers. This is too bad of you and racism comes from there, I need your encouragement, not insults, Thank you to everyone who supports me. It is only God who gives me strength and I am proud of my physical appearance your mockery won’t change anything in my life. But one thing for sure, we are all AFRICANS. KREPIN DIATTA” CAIRO, EGYPT – JUNE 23: KREPIN DIATTA of Senegal during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Group C match between Senegal and Tanzania at 30th June Stadium on June 23, 2019 in Cairo, Egypt. (Photo by Visionhaus) Kiki Banda Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail Nana Tamakloe Founder of FashionGHANA.com and Accra Fashion Week. I'm grateful you visited, I hope you share, subscribe and share your comments or opinions below. More For You PICS: “A Bald Woman Knows Her Kingdom” Gorgeous Top African Model Ayen Monica... #OOTD: Rutie B Hits Us With A Perfectly Stylish ‘Break-Out-The-Norm’ Top & Down... Nigerian Designer Uduak & Asiko Artist Recreate Yoruba Mythology & Gods in Stunning... Trashy Rap Star ‘Megan The Stallion’ Is Being Sued By Her Camera For... #OOTD: Nigeria’s Prudential Atelier Shakes Up The Internet With This Astonishing Wedding Guest... VIDEOS: King Promise & Sarkodie Show Men How To Drip In Kente &... FCCPC Shuts Down Chinese Supermarket In Nigeria That Banned Nigerians From Entering VIDEO: Watch Exclusive Designs You Missed At The Just Ended SA Fashion Week... #OOTD: Shams Berry Merges Elegance & Sultriness in Magbrien’s Striking Bustier Ensemble VIDEO: Watch The Moment Two Young Chinese Boys Were Over Excited To See... Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.