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I Am Not Bleaching – Actress Says

Yoruba actress, Ayo Adesanya has set the record straight concerning skin bleaching

Nollywood actress, Ayo Adesanya has been the subject of rumours as people believe that she is bleaching her skin.

However, the star has opened up to Punch and she says that what she suffers from is sun burn and that skin bleaching is not her style.

Read excerpts of the interview below:

You have not been as prominent in the industry as before, what have you been up to?

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These days I do more of Yoruba films and soap operas so I wonder why people say that I am not as prominent as I used to be. I just finished shooting Superstory which would be aired very soon. I do quite a number of things; I am still working very hard.

What influences your style?

I get inspired by a lot of things, what I see, hear and I also make things to suit me because I am on the big side.

What is your take on people that bleach their skin?

Some people are naturally fair and the weather in Nigeria is terrible, it is just recently that we have been experiencing cool weather. The sun is usually very hot and it is bad for the skin. For someone like me, a lot of people are usually confused when they see my picture.

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They are quick to assume things and they do not know me personally. When you see people in pictures, don’t be too quick to judge, do you know how many lights are focused on the person while taking the picture?

Because of the weather in this country, there are some lotions people use to enhance their skin and make it softer. There are some lotions that are not harmful but people have some misconception.

The weather is very bad and it can affect one’s skin if care is not taken. I have friends that are fair in complexion and I know what they go through to maintain their complexion. If you do not maintain it, it would appear as if your skin is dirty. I don’t believe people should bleach personally.

So you don’t bleach your skin?

No I do not bleach my skin. When you see somebody that bleaches, you will know. I have sun burns and it is not a hidden thing. I have tried a lot of things to make it fade away but it has refused and I have come to terms with it.

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I would never bleach my skin, a lot of people get confused about it but I don’t get bothered. I don’t owe anybody an explanation but when you meet me in person, you can always make up your mind.

Some people believe that fair skinned women have an advantage over dark skinned women, do you agree with that?

I don’t agree with that. I have dark skinned friends that are very pretty. People have preferences, while some like fair skinned people, others can’t stand them. I don’t think a person’s skin colour should determine anything but their personality.

What part of your body do you consider to be your best asset?

I think it is my face that makes me unique. People have other opinion because they refer to other parts of my anatomy but for me, I just believe it is my eyes and lips.

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