Vera Sidika shares her views on skin-lightening
Kenyan businesswoman Risper Faith’s comment about Nairobi men preferring light-skinned women has sparked a lively discussion among Kenyans.
The online debate centers around concerns regarding the use of skin-lightening products, commonly referred to as ‘mkorogo’ in Kenya.
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Vera Sidika, a prominent figure known for undergoing skin-lightening procedures, also joined the conversation after being frequently mentioned by Kenyans. The discussion included comparisons of which celebrity had the most successful skin-lightening results.
One social media user, @goldencurrency, praised Vera’s results, commenting, “You mean no one can afford to lighten like Vera Sidika.” This led to a series of similar remarks.
Vera responded by reposting the comment and adding, “For real though, if you have to do it, do it right.”
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In an interview with Amina Rabar on NTV’s The Trend four years ago, Vera addressed the topic after a photo surfaced showing her with darker skin. Many speculated that her skin-lightening procedure had backfired. Vera clarified that her treatment was reversible, allowing her to switch from light to dark skin.
“Never be defined by your past. It feels good to be back; black don’t crack,” Vera stated, questioning why Kenyans made such a fuss about her appearance.
“Personally, I feel like my body is my business. I got to a point where I just wanted to be me. Some people said, ‘Oh, she is broke, she can’t afford to maintain herself,’ but that’s not the case.”
She admitted to undergoing a bleaching treatment and shared her experience of being trolled for her choices. “Personally, I just feel amazing. When I posted that picture, everyone said, ‘Ew, it’s bad, we want your light skin back,'” Vera recounted.
