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Janelle Monae's New Artist Jidenna Talks Skin Color Complex In Nigeria

Jidenna Says Being Lightskinned Makes You More Of A Target For Kidnapping In Nigeria [Video]

Published on July 11, 2015
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Jidenna Says His Father Warned Him His Skin Color Would Make Life Harder In Nigeria

Nigeria is one of the countries where skin bleaching is very popular so is it a surprise that Jidenna had this experience?

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