A bias against darker skin pervades Indian society, impacting the way individuals are perceived by others and their potential for success, all the while harming physical and mental health. So, how can brands that have long been complicit in colourism combat this form of discrimination?

Amid strong demand for natural beauty ingredients, African beauty entrepreneurs are taking ownership of their individual countries’ local resources and beauty traditions. Consumers beyond the continent are turning to African businesses over multinationals profiting from the same ingredients.

Influencer Bobrisky has leveraged her power on social media – on Instagram and Snapchat, in particular – to turn herself into a household name in both Nigeria and across Africa. In doing so, she has helped to bring conversations about trans identity into mainstream culture.

As Nigeria’s economy fails to meet the needs of its rising youth population, Gen Yers and Zers are looking for ways to thrive in an unstable climate. Ditching traditional paths, many are pursuing their passions in fashion and entertainment and getting politically active to drive change.