African women are beautiful in every unique way, no matter their skin tone, whether of dark or light hues. We are unique and strong and beautiful and our differences are worth celebrating.
When award-winning Ghanaian actress and television presenter Ama K. Abebrese, along with other industry women, appeared in a billboard advertisement that subtly condemned the ever present skin “lightening” campaigns in Ghana and rather promoted appreciation of natural skin tones, it got people talking.
Founder of the ‘I Love My Natural Skintone’ campaign that aims to advocate an acceptance of natural skin tones by Africans and people of color, Ama K has been empowering her followers with positive messages of self-acceptance, and for that, she’s our Obaasema spotlight this week. Ayekoo.
Stay empowered by the quote above extracted from her Facebook handle here.