Why is everyone talking about Kim Jong Un’s daughter?

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Is IShowSpeed changing perceptions of Africa?

One of the biggest internet personalities in the world, IShowSpeed has gone viral countless times for his ‘irl’ streams from countries all over the globe. His latest tour of Africa has taken him to a bunch of countries so far, including Zambia, Ethiopia and even the newly-crowned ...  Show more

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