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BY Alice Otchere Johnson, 3:40pm June 28, 2018,

Piercings have a long history in Africa and they were not just for beauty

by Alice Otchere Johnson, 3:40pm June 28, 2018,

Piercings have a long history in Africa and they were not just for beauty

Nipple piercings

Nipple piercings

In the mountains of Algeria, nipple piercing is still practised among the women of the Nomadic Kabyle tribe. It was believed that pierced nipples were the best nipples. Even in ancient Rome, men pierced their nipples to signify strength and resilience.

Last Edited by:Ismail Akwei Updated: June 28, 2018

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