The African Renaissance Monument in Senegal — the tallest statue in Africa. ✊🏿 It is 49 metres high and placed on top of a 100 meter hill. Commissioned in 2010 by the country’s then-president, Abdoulaye Wade, the statue marks 50 years of independence & symbolizes the idealized African family. 🎥: al_chemf1906 Via: @wearemoorthanblack #repostedfrom @okayafrica | African Ancestry

🇸🇳✨ Welcome to the captivating world of Senegal! There's more to explore in this great country than its pink Lake Retba. Senegal is home to seven UNESCHO World Heritage Sites, two natural and five historical. Culturally the senegalese people are known for their storytelling, musicians, and peaceful international tenancies. Join us on this journey as we unveil the hidden gems and intriguing facts that make Senegal truly extraordinary. . . . . . #ascendingafrica #ascendingaf #africaneconomy #afr