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Kelly Rowland in Africa

Kelly Rowland in Africa
By · Updated October 29, 2020
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Kelly Rowland in Africa

The Grammy winner speaks candidly about HIV/AIDS at a press conference in Tanzania.

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Kelly Rowland in Africa
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Kelly Rowland in Africa

Kelly and her hostess Elisa are not camera shy in the least.

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Kelly Rowland in Africa
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Kelly Rowland in Africa

Kelly continues her travels around Hyena Square (where drugs and sex are offered freely) in Tanzania with her translator Vanessa and hostess Elisa.

HIV/Aids Activist Phill Wilson urges you to save your life and get tested »

Kelly Rowland in Africa
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Kelly Rowland in Africa

Kelly talks gleefully with Elisa and Vanessa during the tour. Elisa was 13 years old when she was sold into slavery and 15 years old when she was raped and thrown into jail. Now she is a great example to young girls who are fighting for their lives.

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Kelly Rowland in Africa
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Kelly Rowland in Africa

Kelly poses with Vanessa and Anita of the Tayopa Youth Group in Tanzania.

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Kelly Rowland in Africa
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Kelly Rowland in Africa

Students from the Biafra school in Tanzania don’t mind taking a few minutes from class to snap a photo with Kelly.

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Kelly Rowland in Africa
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Kelly Rowland in Africa

The recently appointed Staying Alive Foundation Ambassador makes an impression on her new friends.

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Kelly Rowland in Africa
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Kelly Rowland in Africa

In an effort to show how easy it is and remove some of the associated stigma, Kelly takes an HIV test at a testing center in Kenya, where young girls are 5 to 6 times more prone to contract the disease than boys.

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Kelly Rowland in Africa
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Kelly Rowland in Africa

The Destiny’s Child member moves the crowd with song.

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Kelly Rowland in Africa
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Kelly Rowland in Africa

The star plays student for the day at a school in Tanzania.

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Kelly Rowland in Africa
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Kelly Rowland in Africa

Kelly waves to onlookers as she leaves Hyena Square in Tanzania.

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Kelly Rowland in Africa
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Kelly Rowland in Africa

The performer is shown around by Elisa.

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Kelly Rowland in Africa
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Kelly Rowland in Africa

Kelly tunes into her playful side at a Kenyan press conference.

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Kelly Rowland in Africa
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Kelly Rowland in Africa

The singer leads the pack as she and the Staying Alive Foundation crew tour Hyena Square in Tanzania.

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Kelly Rowland in Africa
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Kelly Rowland in Africa

Kelly finds a new friend in Tanzania.

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Kelly Rowland in Africa
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Kelly Rowland in Africa

Elisa gratefully accepts the MTV Staying Alive Foundation Award from Ms. Kelly Rowland herself. Elisa was a Tanzanian sex worker who continues to save the lives of her peers.

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Kelly Rowland in Africa
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Kelly Rowland in Africa

Kelly brings her host and translator Vanessa on-stage to join in on the fun.

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Kelly Rowland in Africa
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Kelly Rowland in Africa

Kelly pays close attention to Vanessa as she translates for Kelly during a performance at the Biafra School.

HIV/Aids Activist Phill Wilson urges you to save your life and get tested »

Kelly Rowland in Africa
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Kelly Rowland in Africa

Ms. Rowland listens intently during a press conference where she discussed her trip to Kenya.

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Kelly Rowland in Africa
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Kelly Rowland in Africa

The “Independent Women” singer takes time to talk with Georgina and her friends about the alarming facts and statistics of HIV/AIDS. Black women represent 66 percent of new AIDS cases among women.

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Kelly Rowland in Africa
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