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Between whitening-cremes and wax prints

In Africa, many members of the elite still strive to emulate a supposed beauty ideal from the West.

Africa’s elites and their gaze toward whiteness

Soap advertisment in Nigeria ©Rebecca Hillauer

Many African women still bleach their skin to emulate a perceived ideal of beauty and buy Western luxury brands. African postage stamps feature white celebrities. Guest post. More here.

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