Actress Folake Olowofoyeku Reveals Her Experiences with Colorism in Nigeria, Notes Lack of Compliments Until Moving to the U.S.

Actress Folake Olowofoyeku discussed her childhood experiences in Nigeria, highlighting the issue of colorism and its influence on beauty standards, which favored lighter skin. She stated that it wasn't until she relocated to the United States that she began to receive consistent recognition for her beauty.

January 18, 2026 at 10:37 AM3 min read5 views

Actress Folake Olowofoyeku has shared insights regarding her upbringing in Nigeria.

The star of Bob Hearts Abishola explained how colorism has historically influenced perceptions of beauty in Nigeria, with lighter-skinned women deemed more attractive.

She pointed out that she only started being referred to as "beautiful" after her move to the United States.

In the conversation, comedian Godfrey contributed additional cultural insights, suggesting that some Nigerian customs include pinching infants' noses in hopes of achieving more Caucasian-like features as they mature.

A video joins the conversation below.

Actress Folake Olowofoyeku Reveals Her Experiences with Colorism in Nigeria, Notes Lack of Compliments Until Moving to the U.S.

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