This Los Angeles 7-Eleven solved the homeless problem outside its store by playing "Africa" by Toto on loop
· Aug 9, 2023 · NottheBee.com

I'm not exactly sure how this works, but a 7-Eleven in Los Angeles is now attempting to solve its homeless problem in a unique way. They're playing the best song ever created in the history of mankind, Africa by Toto, on a loop.

And, unable to bask in its greatness for more than a few repeats, the homeless people have abandoned the area around the store.

You tell me there's a store where they play nothing but "Africa" by Toto and I respond, "Hurry boy, it's waiting there for you!"

It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from that store.

But the homeless folks in LA are either overcome by the beauty and have to flee from its presence or have absolutely no taste for the finer things in life.

This is similar to the Austin homeless who left a 7-Eleven alone because they played opera on full blast.

I guess some people just can't appreciate real art!

LA Not the Bee readers, head on down to the intersection of Santa Monica Blvd and Sawtelle, which is a block west of the 405. Talk to the owner, a man of fine taste, and find out why he chose this song.

And start a dance party. Enjoy the sweet tones of David Paich's wonderful voice.

Close your eyes and be transported to Africa.

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