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Bringing back the conversation about black women bleaching their skins
"It is an embarrassment to see an African woman bleach her black skin. Black is too Beautiful!" Fast-rising Artist, Ajaeze, wrote on his Instagram status. He had written "Black is Beautiful",…
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Taking a look under the hood of Lagos’ brutal Beauty industry
Bimbo Onafowokan, 27, has just changed into a towel at a corner in a small shop. Seated next to her is Bello, the shop owner, readying a mixture from a…
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Women are bleaching the skin around their anus! 5 things you should know about the trend
We’re not kidding you. If you thought you’ve seen the world go stark bonkers, then you’re in for a …
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Opinion: Bleached – the case of beauty, power and inferiority
by Iroegbu Chinaemerem Right by the railway tracks in Tejuosho Market, Yaba stands a convergence of makeshift shops made from colourful parasols, housing women of different ages, crouched on wooden…
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[The Sexuality Blog] Nivea and Racism: Bleaching in Nigeria is never, ever cut and dried
This really hasn't been a good month for Nivea, Dove or Harvey Weinstein but that's a different matter. In the wake of the national scandal that rocked beauty brand, Dove…
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The Thread: Why lighter is better in Nigeria
Nivea is the latest company embroiled in racism controversy over its ads/products. Not quite long ago, Dove felt the heat from disgruntled Blacks who felt its latest advert was provocative…
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The Thread: Light skin is as much a privilege in Nigeria as whiteness is in America
Bleaching is a thing in Nigeria; a very serious thing. To understand just how serious it is, Bobrisky, one of Nigeria's cross dressers claims to "gross over N2 million, sometimes…
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Isoken Aruede: Team lightskin vs team darkskin [NEXT]
Gbosa! Our Society has crashed. We thought we finally killed the goose when black women started embracing their natural hair…nope; we’ve still got a long way to go. I see…
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The Thread: Bobrisky is going places
Nigerians are trying to wrap their heads around a certain flyer circulating on social media, announcing Bobrisky as a speaker on new media matters, alongside Subomi Plumptre of Alder Consulting…
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The Media Blog: The NET says it ‘HAD to’ ask Sean Tizzle if he was bleaching – it HAD to?
The NET is a site you should respect – it has broken significant stories in Nigerian entertainment, and has conducted respectable experiments in entertainment content across text, video and events.…
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Entertainment Roundup: Nollywood couple reveal big news the Hollywood way | Sean Tizzle denies bleaching, again | More Stories
Here are some top stories you missed yesterday and the stories that are buzzing this morning. Gbenro and Osas Ajibade are expecting a baby Stella Damasus’ 16-year-old daughter gets recognized…
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Before the bleaching: This is the Dencia you never got to know (LOOK)
by Damilola Jagun In a time when black complexion was cool and when bleaching was not-so-commonplace, Dencia was once 'chocolate brown'. Nowadays, the Cameroonian/Nigerian singer is fair and getting fairer. The singer has…
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#ShowerTime: Dencia takes her new vibrating vagina washer to the bathroom
by Akan Ido Cameroonian singer, Dencia is showcasing her much touted beauty product - a deep cleansing vibrating vagina washer. Dencia, who, months ago, launched the controversial skin bleaching product,…
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Here’s my baby picture: Wizkid’s girlfriend denies bleaching reports (LOOK)
by Kolapo Olapoju Another day, another celebrity denies skin-bleaching. Tania Omotayo, the girlfriend of superstar singer, Wizkid, says she has been light skinned for as long as she's been alive.…
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Opinion: Why Nigerian women will NEVER stop bleaching
by ‘Jola Sotubo The truth is that life is hard on dark skinned women and not everyone can deal with the discrimination that comes from being several tones away from…
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So true,so false: Did Pastor Adeboye post this message about bleaching?
by Zara Mustapha The message clearly talks about people who are trying or presently changing their skins to a lighter shade from their normal skins. With bleaching creams selling faster…
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Light Up Nigeria: Why skin bleaching is suddenly back in the mainstream (YNaija Long Read)
by Eromo Egbejule Eromo Egbejule investigates why black is no longer beautiful Perhaps because manuals are too mainstream, Jamaican dancehall superstar, Vybz Kartel’s 2011 hit Cake Soap, comes complete with skin…
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‘Dencia’s Whitenicious bleaching cream is a health risk’ – Singer’s product slammed on BET (READ)
by Tutu Akinlabi Ever since Nigerian-Cameroonian singer, Dencia launched her "spot removal" range named "Whitenicious", it has received a lot of attention. Many people think it's just an undercover bleaching…
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Black or white? Bleaching expert, Pela Okiemute, shares photo of his client’s ‘successful transformation’ (LOOK)
by Oke Efagene Self-acclaimed bleaching expert, Pela Tonye Okiemute, is really proud of himself and his handiwork in spite of people's negative comments about his trade. Okiemute, shared a before…
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Only stupid people will say I’m bleaching – Alao Akala
by Tutu Akinlabi Former Governor of Oyo , Adebayo Alao-Akala has been criticized many times for lightening his skin or 'bleaching' as it is popularly called. The former governor has…
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“But you’re bleaching naa!” – Top 10 reactions to Alao-Akala’s “Anyone who says I bleach is stupid” statement (TWEETS)
by Tutu Akinlabi Former Governor of Oyo, Adebayo Alao-Akala in a recent interview opened up on widespread beliefs that he had been lightening his skin. Chief Alao-Akala is reported to…
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70%… Alarming revelation on Nigeria’s booming skin bleaching market (WATCH)
In Nigeria, a growing number of men and women are using skin whitening creams because they believe a fairer complexion will help them succeed in life. According to the World…
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I am not bleaching! – Yvonne Nelson issues press statement on this very important matter
by Hauwa Gambo Don't blame the poor girl - have you seen the vicious comment sections of our blogs lately? Anyone with a light-complexioned skin be damned, and oh Beelzebub…
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WATCH: “We prefer chocolate-coloured ladies” – Nigerian men confess
by Akan Ido Experts have spoken against the culture of skin-bleaching and its health hazards predominantly among females in Nigeria but the menace has refused to go away. Women who…
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Bleach perfect: Nigeria No. 1 for skin-bleaching products says World Health Organisation
Doyin Jaiyesimi In a report recently released by the World Health Organisation (WHO), Nigeria has the highest percentage of users of skin bleaching . The report, which examines the dangers of…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy