“QUEEN BEE” Beyoncé Admits To Manipulating Justin Bieber Into Become A Victim That Diddy Takes Advice Of. The Reason Is That The Singer Once Criticized Her For Being… See More

“QUEEN BEE” Beyoncé Admits To Manipulating Justin Bieber Into Become A Victim That Diddy Takes Advice Of. The Reason Is That The Singer Once Criticized Her For Being

Over the past few years, African imagery has been center to Beyonce’s image. “Lemonade” used African prints from an African artist Laolu Senbanjo and used Warsan Shire’s words to bring the visual album to life. Her 2017 Grammy Awards dress was inspired by the Yoruba fertility goddess Oshun. Her use of African imagery has been huge because her popularity is second to none. When she wears something, its designer becomes instantly famous. One would think with her uses of African culture, she would perform on the continent. Alas, you would be wrong. On the Run, the Formation world tour, the Mrs. Carter Show world tour and On The Run II all had zero stops on the African continent. The last two times Beyonce performed in Africa were at charity concerts for Nelson Mandela, once in 2004 and again in 2018. It borders on appropriation to use a culture’s history and not even perform for them. You know who has played in Africa? Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Ed Sheeran, Katy Perry, Elton John, Lady Gaga and One Direction. All titanic acts and on par with Beyonce’s popularity. So, there is an audience willing to pay for top tier talent, but for some reason, Beyonce hasn’t gone to the continent she borrows so much from.