Skin
Mar 01 2019
•1h 16m
•Documentary
Skin is a documentary about exploring through the meaning of beauty in all the different shades of black. Set in Lagos, Nollywood actress Beverly Naya goes on a journey to learn about contrasting perceptions of beauty by meeting individuals who have dealt with the pressure to conform to certain standards of beauty and how colorism continues to shape the face of the entertainment industry in Africa.
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Beverly Naya
Chibuzo 'Phyno' Azubuike
Hilda Dokubo
Eryca Freemantle
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