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Feb 23, 2011 · Beyonce has had black face paint put on as part of her cover photo shoot for one of France's premiere magazines. L'Officiel has defended the shoot saying Beyonce was "paying...
Feb 24, 2011 · Beyoncé is getting some less than favorable reviews for a recent shoot she did with French magazine L’Offciel Paris — not because she looks any less stunning than usual, but because she appeared in...
- History of “Black Face”
- The Culture of Face Paint in Africa?
- Statement by Thefrench Fashion Magazine “L’Officiel in Regards to The image?
Popular during 19th century, “Blackface” was a theatrical makeup used in minstrel shows where charcoal paste or burnt cock was used to paint a dramatic black skin tone on the faces of white or black performers. These blackface paint and exaggerated red or white painted lips were said to represent the Black Race. Blacks in general were not allowed t...
In Africa, face painting is used in cultural ceremonies like weddings, rituals, drumming and dancing events, traditional festivals and various special occasions. It is also used for expressions like “happiness of giving birth to a child” and many others. Face painting has for centuries been used to identify a tribe. In this modern day and age, we t...
“L’OFFICIEL is very proud to present its March issue featuring Beyoncé in African-inspired dresses and jewelry by top designers, including Gucci, Azzedine Alaia, Fendi, Pucci, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Rodarte, Dolce & Gabbana, Cartier and Lanvin. Designer Tina Knowles, who is also Beyoncé’s mother, created a one of a kind couture piece. The designs a...
Feb 22, 2011 · The pop star poses in traditional African clothes and pays homage to Fela Kuti. According to a statement from L'Officiel: Far from the glamorous Sasha Fierce, the beauty posed for the magazine with amazing fashion designers clothes, but also in a dress created by her mother.
Oct 29, 2020 · The nearly three-minute video features Beyonce draped in black face as well as traditional African headdresses while Nigerian singer, Fela Kuti's music, blasts in the background.
The fourth picture displayed a close-up of her gorgeous face, an important piece of evidence debunking recent claims the songstress has been lightening her skin.
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Feb 24, 2011 · Singer 'voluntarily darkened' her skin for 'L'Officiel Paris' shoot as a tribute to Fela Kuti. Beyoncé has been in scores of edgy, fashion-forward photo and video shoots — but some critics...
