I think the topic of colourism in the West is a bit of a complex one. Take media for example, unless you are catering to a specific demographic eg: black audience then you want to use a cast that will appeal to the widest audience possible. Black people are still a minority and let's not even get into the buying power since a lot of tv networks still rely on ads for revenue. You can also look at KZbin in this regard. You will find that a black creator will tend to draw in a majority black audience. The same goes for Asian, Indian, White etc. And when it comes to ads, sponsors want audiences from countries such as UK and US (those with more disposable income). The colourism in media then bleeds into representation and equity but does anyone take a step back and ask what was the initial goal? To make money/entertain or propagate human rights?

Kidney disease is so high in west Africa and I strongly believe the toxic chemicals in these locations that is sold in the market and not regulated is damaging our kidneys

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Hmmm....the health concerns sounds like poverty and bad nutrition!

You’re not dark-skinned, sis. You’re a golden skin-tone. 🙂

You look prety fair to me am waaay darker

YOU ARE NOT DARK

im sorry if you look better lighter, lighten up your skin. white people tan their skin all the time because they look better darker. wanting to look better is self love.

Hey, my fellow Africans, our problem is not lack of imagination, laziness, and religious fanaticism but skin complexion and kinky hair. If we could have lighter skin and straighter hair, all our problems would disappear. Just let that statement sink in for a minute. Seriously, the melanin-rich skin that you dislike so much actually protects you from the sun and helps prevent skin damage that can result in skin cancer. By age 50, melanin-lacking skin begins to look like dry fruit, while dark skin glows.

This is a great channel for black women and girls. Unlike some of those other channels that be bashing black women.

So off topic. You are absolutely gorgeous ❤

I am so sad that colonialism has instilled generations with a lack of appreciation for their unique beauty .

I feel bad for the first lady, she ruined her face... I think people are far removed from their cultures and communities and im talking about social media communities but local volunteering church gatherings local neighbors especially in the West, thats why everyone is trying to one up each other in the same small pool of ethnicity when we are all culturally different, biological genetically different. Its a mixing pot that should be respected. But unfortunately everyone wants to look the same, white with small noses big lips, hourglass figures etc. I am Hispanic and not the white kind, im ok with that. I love my color because ill tan not burn and it means my roots are Mexican, Mexican South American Culture is beautiful minus the bad. Its true white folks or even of color want to bash darker skin, their roots their culture for being poor underdeveloped dirty corrupted etc. But the truth is they themselves lack any identity or security within. Thats why they try to bring you down lesser to use their color as a card when it isnt, its shallow af and not worth conversing with. Key is to show confidence in who you are, your pride and love for yourself.

Melanin rich skin is literally a biological evolution to protect people closer to the equator and with greater exposure to the sun from UV rays. People in more Northern regions have less melanin because they have less sun exposure and need less melanin to block the absorption of vitamin D. Understanding our differences on a biological level to me shows the beauty in how our bodies have evolved to protect us.

I am Jamaica lady, and I LOVE the Nigerian culture and the men ALOT. I just do'nt know why I cannot be found by a non-abusive and non-toxic one, who can also have sexual discipline (I believe in sex after marriage)..... my experiences with them, they have broken my heart too many times, abused, gaslighted me and lacked sexual discipline. Where can I be found by a genuine one, who will treat me right?😢😢😢

Can you do a video on how you take down the twists??? I often have difficulties taking down twists, and the process leads to hair breakage and loss for me 😢😢😢

I really want to migrate from London, UK to Canada. By God's grace I will find a way. 💖💖💖💖

THIS WAS SOOOO GOOD!!! You dont understand how much I needed to hear this message. GOD BLESS YOU. NEW SUBBIE💖💖💖💖💖

I've experienced this pretty privilege thing from both sides so I'm definitely gonna say that it's true if u doubt it's real go ask someone who either had a glow up, glow down or someone who got experience with it

What I have noticed about a lot of dark skinned women is they tend to overcompensate.... and then look bad as a result. And many who arent overcompensating are totally not trying to even be presentable. Many dark skinned women will not bother to fix their hair when they go out. Or they will wear very unflattering clothing, especially dark colors... Obesity looks less attractive on most people and I think some of my dark skinned sisters, just let themselves go because they think they are unattractive anyway due to their dark skin. Yet you can still look beautiful even when obese. Dark skin is gorgeous. Choose and wear nice clothing (not all this sweat pants and T- shirt nonsense all the time), dont overcompensate with ridiculous lenght of eyelashes... chose blonde wigs that are complementary (not any type blonde wig will fit every skin tone which some of my sisters dont seem to understand and end up looking strange in their orangey blonde wigs) and wear less sweat pants and hair bonnets when going out. Well-put-together dark skinned women are the most stunning women you can see and it tends to shock people when they see such women because the beauty is just that powerful....... I would know..... I am writing from experience. I dont think my dark is ugly. And I get tonnes of compliments every single time I step outside of my door (and inside as well). Many of us dark skinned cuties need to stop thinking "ooh! we are already ugly, so what do we need to try to improve?". We need to see ourselves as beautiful, regardless of black men validating us. Black men will never validate us, because I believe the universe made black women the stronger of the sexes (psychologically, emotionally and psychically I mean) when it comes to black people and so we need to validate ourselves.

Love your content. The Fela Kuti mention in this video was golden ✨I knew I was in the right space.

That's the bottom line!! 👀💯💯💯💯💯💯

Did u have manager to help you fir am scared to invest

There are men who prefer darker skin women. When I was a teenager my preference used to be dark skinned women

How to actually GLOW UP in 2024: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJOmg4iBd6h6idU

Instead of cutting my hair again, I have started going back to the salon,so they can help me take care of it,its getting longer and harder for me to comb

Mini-twists are supreme!

Your makeup, hair, jewelry, everything about you is pretty.

Skin glowing ❤

ok what did she show us

Great and informative content

I experience freedom when i just wear my natural hair, but i pray for it to be longer.

Gorgeous lip color Tinu...care to share?

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These are all beautiful 😍

Gorgeous ❤

I did mini twists about 3 months ago and I loved them! Everyone thought I had mini dreads with how my hair twisted, but nope! However…the take down process…let me pray kekeke

It's true about getting more compliments. I get a lot of compliments from black people whenever I wear a full afro with my natural hair and it makes me feel more confident.

I'm torn. I love natural hair and styles on other ppl, but when I try to duplicate those same styles it doesn't turn out right. I want to love it, but 1, it's mostly gray and I'm only 47, and 2, it's thinning and won't grow in the crown. I'm trying so hard not to perm it. 😢

I never look or feel beautiful with my natural hair. It’s too short and I’m not beautiful unless I have long hair. I only receive compliments when I wear wigs. My length doesn’t look good with any outfits. I wish I could just cover my head, wear hijab

I love the styles 😍😍

My hair is in an awkward stage plus I swim. I’m finding twists and updos work well since I have to rinse out the chlorine and re moisturize almost daily. I do the entire wash routine once a week. I do a “nice” style for church and then it starts over again. I love my natural hair and the versatility!!

Awwww so pretty ❤

I'm 17 and I did mini twist for the first time two days ago and they are really cute. Should I clip my ends while they're in the twist or should I wait until I take them out?

Twist are soo soo beautiful on us. Im also getting in to twist and get so many compliments. Especially from white people. My hair is unfortunately still short so I do ad some twist extensions. And indeed the older your twist, the better the look. Your channel came at the right time. More twist tutorials please and please share the hair you used

So elegant 😍

my hair is barely manipulated but it stopped at a certain length and it won't go further

Awkward length hair isnt boring when you watch this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3m0mqqQor54p9E