Mannequin excision katoucha biography

Katoucha Niane (23 October 1960 – 2 February 2008) was a Guinean model, activist and author.
Katoucha Niane, who has died aged 47, swanned along the Paris catwalk of Yves Saint Laurent's farewell show in 2002 in a formidable ensemble based on a Picasso.
A Guinean former catwalk model, whose body was found in the River Seine a month after she went missing from her Paris houseboat, died by drowning, police said.

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Synopsis

Une petite enfance heureuse en Guin�e, des parents �rudits, aimants. Mais � neuf ans, l'horreur de l'excision. Personne ne l'a pr�venue de cette pratique barbare. Sujet tabou. Katoucha se mure dans le silence... Un an plus tard, sa famille est menac�e de mort par le r�gime de S�kou Tour�. Il faut s'enfuir, chacun de son c�t� pour ne pas �veiller l'attention. Expliquer ce projet aux enfants ? Trop dangereux. Katoucha se retrouve exil�e au Mali, seule, sans comprendre, dans une " concession " o� elle subira d'autres offenses. L� encore, tout le monde se tait. Elle aussi. Mais de ce mutisme va na�tre la r�volte, avec pour seul espoir la fuite. Et cette enfant sauvage va devenir l'une des reines de Paris ! Eg�rie d'Yves Saint Laurent, mannequin favori des plus grands couturiers, elle prom�nera partout dans le monde ses allures de chat de tombeau, et aussi son go�t de la f�te, de ses �blouissements comme de ses exc�s. Pour oublier une blessure originelle ? Aujourd'hui revenue dans son pays natal, la "

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Introduction

In the glowing world of fashion and activism, the name of Katoucha Niane shines with an indelible shine. Born in Guinea on October 23, 1960, this emblematic figure, nicknamed "La Princesse Peule" because of her flawed ethnic roots, marked her time with her extraordinary journey. From her dedication as the muse of the legendary Yves Saint Laurent in the 1980s to her unwavering commitment to female excision, Katoucha has challenged conventions and inspired millions around the world.

Childhood and Education

The early days of Katoucha's life were marked by adversity and detachment. Daughter of Djibril Tamsir Niane, a renowned writer, playwright and historian, she was forced into exile from childhood when her father came into conflict with Guinea's President Sékou Touré. At the age of 9, she also underwent the traumatic test of excision, an ancestral practice that would shape her future fight.

Exile in Mali and Senegal

After spending some time in Mali with his uncle's family, Katoucha met his parents in Dakar at the age of 12. She then joined the ho

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sepia said:

Okay still no official word,but its really getting sad. I didn't know what to believe at first(lots of things get blown up in the media) likely a bit of denial,but its not looking good at all...
http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5hByDMKNJXMSiemYKynQvCSv5gFKQ

Paris police seek missing model, former Saint Laurent muse11 hours ago
PARIS (AFP) — French police were searching Friday for a Guinean former catwalk model, one time muse of the couture giant Yves Saint Laurent, a week after she vanished from her Paris houseboat.
Nicknamed the "black princess", the 47-year-old Katoucha went missing from her home on a central stretch of the River Seine Friday night, according to relatives who reported her missing on Monday.
The mother-of-three disappeared after being dropped off near her home from a party and her handbag was later recovered nearby.
Investigators are exploring all lines of inquiry, including a fatal accident or suicide, and divers trawled the Seine in vain for her body this week.
Born in Conakry, Katoucha worked with the greatest