Nigeria's Booming Skin Bleaching Market [Video]
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 Health Organisation, more than 70 percent of Nigerian women admit they use such products despite the health hazards. That compares with 59 percent in Togo, and 27 in Senegal.
Al Jazeera features the Nigerian business of skin lightening product and how it sells. Legendary musician Femi Kuti was also featured where he insisted he does’t bleach but he does “Toning”. It also highlighted the health issues that come with skin lightening such as Kidney Failure
Watch Al Jazeera's Mohammed Adow's report from Lagos below:
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According to the World Health Organisation, more than 70 percent of Nigerian women admit they use such products despite the health hazards. That compares with 59 percent in Togo, and 27 in Senegal.
Al Jazeera features the Nigerian business of skin lightening product and how it sells. Legendary musician Femi Kuti was also featured where he insisted he does’t bleach but he does “Toning”. It also highlighted the health issues that come with skin lightening such as Kidney Failure
Watch Al Jazeera's Mohammed Adow's report from Lagos below:
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Nigeria's Booming Skin Bleaching Market [Video]
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When I hear or see the word bleaching, only 2 words come to my head. Tonto and Dikeh
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