Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 1.8K [articletop] [penci_button link=”https://www.fashionghana.com/category/african-fashion-news/about-senegal/” icon=”fa fa-address-book” icon_position=”left” radius=”5px” size=”small” text_color=”#ecd29a” text_hover_color=”#ffffff” background=”#111111″ hover_bgcolor=”#000000″]Senegal[/penci_button] [penci_button link=”https://www.fashionghana.com/category/african-fashion-news/fashion-news/racism-in-fashion/” icon=”fa fa-address-book” icon_position=”left” radius=”5px” size=”small” text_color=”#ecd29a” text_hover_color=”#ffffff” background=”#111111″ hover_bgcolor=”#000000″]Racism & Prejudice[/penci_button] 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. 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. More Articles You Would Love PICS: These Stunning Miss Malaika Ghana’s Contestant Head Shots Show A Wondering Display Of Diverse Ghanaian Beauty Xclamations Wows with Stunning Prints in New “HeadTurners” Collection 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 February by Serwaa Introduces ‘SƐWAA’ with Ahwenepa Nkasa Transitional Collection VIDEO: VLISCO Unveils the New Collection of “Satin Royal” for the festive Season... VIDEO: Nigeria’s Chidimma Vanessa Adetshina Robbed Off Miss Universe 2024 Title & Receives... After Pushing Out Chidimma, Miss SA’s European Queen Drops Out Of Miss Universe;... #BeautyOfTheWeek: Meet The Gorgeous Doctor & Pageant Queen Of Botswana, Dr. Thanolo C.... Farewell to a Trailblazer: Guinea-Bissau’s Dina Adão Passes Away, Leaving a Legacy On... VIDEOS: Watch Chidimma Vanessa Celebrate At Miss Universe 2024 Whilst Dancing To Ghanaian... Africans Have Proudly Accepted Trick Daddy’S Claim As A Non ‘African American’ –... Stunning Cassandre Jacques Exits Miss World Dominican Rupublic Amid Uproar Over Haitian Heritage... #MODELCRUSH: Senegal’s Rising Star Ndey Touty Sakho Checks All Beauty Boxes & Effortlessly...