Please enable JavaScript to view advertisements.
×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Stay Informed, Even Offline
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

African sister, where art thou?

Black African womanOne of the most embarrassing sights on a beautiful African woman’s body is arguably an over-do of make-up on her face. Today’s modern black woman has taken on the mantle to prove her stature as that of having all things sophisticated.

Days ago, a male friend on one of the social media platforms updated his status that read; “fake hair, fake skin, fake accent, fake desires, fake wants, fake lifestyle. African Woman, who taught you to hate yourself?” This update brought to the fore the edgy sense of style the modern day sisters have over the years grown to somewhat feel comfortable in.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Support Independent Journalism

Stand With Bold Journalism.
Stand With The Standard.

Journalism can't be free because the truth demands investment. At The Standard, we invest time, courage and skills to bring you accurate, factual and impactful stories. Subscribe today and stand with us in the pursuit of credible journalism.

Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payment Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902