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Elsa Majimbo opens up about leaving Kenya due to colorism

Kenyan comedienne Elsa Majimbo. (Courtesy)

Elsa Majimbo, the Kenyan comedienne who soared to global fame during the pandemic, recently shared a personal account on TikTok, shedding light on her decision to leave Kenya at the age of 19. The driving factor behind this move? The pervasive issue of colorism that had marred her upbringing.

In her TikTok video, Majimbo humorously mimicked the hurtful comments she faced growing up, including remarks like 'you are so dark' and mocking imitations of her skin tone.

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