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Black Is Beautiful: Don't Bleach
In this modern world, we have ladies who still don’t love their natural looks, many ladies are now resorting to bleaching and skin lightening procedures just to make them look light or beautiful.
This is not only common in Kenya, but also in other African countries. Many African women grow up believing that they are more beautiful being light skin compared to having a black complexion.
These misleading facts have had an impact on the life of many ladies who sometimes develop low self-esteem for just being black. This article will focus on celebrities who have been able to maintain their dark complexion despite all the information out them regarding body tone and complexion.
1. Lupita Nyong’o
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She is arguably one of the best actors from Kenya. Lupita has been able to feature in several movies that have been able to put her on the map across the world.
The movies she has been able to feature in have attracted millions of viewers globally making her to famous Kenyan out there, she was even nominated for Oscar awards due to his acting prowess.
Lupita has also won numerous awards including the Academy Award, becoming the first Kenyan to scoop such a prestigious award. Her skin is richly African and suits the roles she plays.
She also uses her skin to advocate the right of African women, she is best remembered for her roles in Black Panther and 12 Years a Slave.
2. Yvonne Okwara Matole
Kenya media personality, she is one of the most loved news anchors in the country. She is one of the Kenyan journalists who embodies the black color.
The anchor who has her roots from western Kenya struggled her way up to the top. The Outspoken Citizen TV news anchor in an earlier interview revealed that she initially worked in a city hotel, earning a paltry Ksh 150 a day before she broke the glass ceiling in media. She has been described as a black beauty as she occasionally shares pictures of herself downing African colors.
3. Rue Baby
Akothee’s beloved daughter, Rue baby has made her name for herself in the modeling and digital world.
Her real name is Celine Dion Okello and she was born in 1998. The dark-skinned fashion enthusiast saw her promising career receive a major boost in 2017 after she was crowned the face of Nivea.
She is one girl who is so proud of her skin just like her mother; she has been able to inspire a lot of black women who look up to her. She is always confident while sharing photos, she a true definition of black is beautiful.
4. Emmy Kosgei
One of the most loved Kenyan gospel musicians. Despite being married to a Nigerian she is still a favorite among Kenyans.
The 41-year-old songbird wouldn’t miss on this list due to her magnetic dark skin glowed prompting a Nigerian apostle to seek her hand in marriage.
In 2013, she walked down the aisle with preacher Anselm Madubuko. Previously, Kosgey revealed that Kalenjin men felt intimidated by her beauty and as a result, neither approached nor seduced her. Her black beauty is eye-catching and everyone could fall for her.
6. Awinja (Jacky Vike)
She is popularly known as Awinja, a name she earned when she played a naive house-girl in the popular Papa Shirandula drama show.
Jacky Vike was raised in Eastleigh and is currently 34 years old. She possesses a sparkling chocolate complexion that coupled with her slim body makes her a perfect choice for brand ambassadorial roles.
7. Joyce Omondi
The TV queen is married to renowned Citizen TV news reporter and anchor Waihiga Mwaura. The power couple held an invite-only wedding ceremony in December 2015.
Omondi is an outstanding award-winning singer and TV personality who studied in the US who was brought to the limelight as a host for the gospel show ‘Rauka’ on Citizen TV.
8. Akothee Esther
Akoth is known for her controversial sentiments that have earned her the tag ‘president of single mothers.’
Akothee is thought to be a lady of means who savors life on the first lane and earns big money through brand ambassadorship, music, and entrepreneurship.
9. Pierra Makena
She is among the few Kenyan ladies who have made a stamping authority in deejaying; a career that has been dominated by men. Makena has carved a niche for herself in this competitive sector and has performed both locally and internationally.
She is also an actress and initially acted on Tahidi High drama series that was being aired on Citizen TV.
10. Mammito Eunice
Her real name is Eunice Njoki and she was raised in Kibera. Just like many youths, Mammito struggled to secure an employment opportunity after college and she tried going for auditions on Churchill Show.
Her efforts were futile until she finally got the opportunity.
11. Jemutai Comedian
Her real name is Stella Buinie and she studied information technology at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology before switching to the laughter industry.
She finally made her way on Churchill's show thanks to her creative jokes that amassed her thousands of adoring fans.
