7 Most Unique People in Africa

Every human being is different in their unique way be it physically or mentally and carries a range of different unique abilities. Humans over the years have achieved and possessed different and unique abilities that may be seen as extremes of the natural world. Relax whiles I bring you the count down of the 7 most unique people in Africa. And don’t forget to like and leave your comment in the comment section below.

 Number 7 African boy with the most unique eyes  

A young Ethiopian boy named Abushe has captured the attention of photographers and people from all over the world because of his rare sapphire eyes. He’s believed to have the most beautiful eyes in Africa and was named among the 88 people with the most beautiful eyes in the world.

Abushe is from Jinka, located in southern Ethiopia. He was born with the condition known as Wartenberg’s syndrome. Which is a melanin gene mutation affecting the pigment in the development of eye color.  

This condition is very rare and affects an estimated one in forty thousand people. 

Number 6 Longest Nails

John Waweru from Kenya is believed to possess the longest fingernails in Africa, with over 30 centimeter-long nails on his left hand. His nails are his main source of income, as he has started a nail salon from the income earned through showcasing his unique features. 

However, having the longest nails comes with a cost as he can neither cook nor wash his clothes due to the long nails according to reports. He also stopped covering himself with bed sheets, while sleeping in order to avoid breaking the nails. He is hopeful that he will be the Guinness world record holder as the person with the longest nails on earth.  

Number 5 Longest Hair

Lister Phiri from Zambia has earned the title of longest hair in Africa. Lister Phiri who hails from the Chilonga district of Lusaka in Zambia is blessed with incredibly long hair that is almost twice her height. 

Lister admitted to never using shampoo or chemicals on her hair. And she has somewhat debunked all the hair care rules. She is a woman with over two feet length of chemical-free hair barry states that she only uses detergents to wash and vaseline to moisturize her hair and yet it is said to be twice her height.

Number 4 Most Body Piercings  

Davis Kana aka Rasta kana from Uganda is the most pierced person in Africa with 83 piercings on his body. The piercings mainly on his face include 21 on each ear, 14 on his eyebrows, 10 on his nose, 10 around his lips, 2 on his tongue, 4 on his mouth on the chin another on the neck, and 1 on his genital area. 

Kana who has no plans of changing his trademark said silva is his favorite jewelry. Since time immemorial Africans have been sticking pieces of metal through their skins, both men and women have been piercing various parts of their bodies the ears, tongue, nose, and lips. In ancient African civilizations, piercings had many cultural meanings apart from being a form of body modification.

Number 3 Tallest African Man 

Brahim Takioullah is a Moroccan man who formerly held the Guinness world record for the tallest feat. He is officially the tallest man in Africa and the second tallest living person at 8 feet 3 inches diagnosed with acromegaly tequila in a single year and had a 3.3-foot high growth spread. 

After obtaining his university degree, he received treatment to remove the tumor which was successful as the growth hormone in his blood was brought down to normal. His heart was also reported to be in good condition.

Number 2 Most Fertile African Woman  

Mariam Nabatanzi a 40-year-old woman from Uganda is dubbed Africa’s most fertile woman after it was reported that she has given birth to 44 children in the 18 years that she spent being pregnant throughout her 40-year life. 

The woman has given birth to six sets of twins, four sets of triplets, three sets of quadruples as well as a few single bits. Out of the 44 children that she brought into this world, 38 are still alive today. Most of them still live at the family home.

Number 1 Most Flexible African

Oyindamola Emanuel from Nigeria is currently Africa’s most flexible person. Although very little is known of this contortionist as he continues to thrill the global online community with his dexterous ability to bend his body in ways one can only imagine.

 His amazing skills recently earned him a feature in the finals Alabama video and mentions from different celebrities globally. He also was one of the top 10 finalists in Nigeria’s Got Talent 2014 edition.

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