Tag: bleaching

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YNaijaMay 4, 2022

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 ...

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Aisha SalaudeenFebruary 13, 2018

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 ...

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ToluDecember 7, 2017

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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EditorNovember 25, 2017

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 ...

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EditorOctober 24, 2017

[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 ...

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EzinneOctober 19, 2017

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 ...

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Op-ed EditorNovember 28, 2016

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 ...

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Op-ed EditorNovember 4, 2016

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; ...

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Op-ed EditorOctober 25, 2016

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 ...

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Op-ed EditorSeptember 22, 2016

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 ...

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Oreoluwa PetersMay 27, 2016

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 ...

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Kolapo OlapojuSeptember 19, 2014

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, ...

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Isime EseneSeptember 12, 2014

#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. ...

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writerAugust 5, 2014

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 ...

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June 10, 2014

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 ...

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February 18, 2014

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 ...

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January 25, 2014

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 ...

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January 18, 2014

‘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 ...

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January 7, 2014

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 ...

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December 14, 2013

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 ...

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December 14, 2013

“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 ...

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April 5, 2013

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 ...

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October 26, 2012

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? ...

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September 22, 2012

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 ...

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OluwapelumiJune 22, 2012

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 ...

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