To say that skin bleaching is a scourge in Ghana is an understatement of the highest proportions. Everyone and their mother are now partaking in it, especially our so-called celebrities and many other ladies who have internalized the dangerous narrative that black is not beautiful.
Bleaching is actually dangerous which is why it’s more baffling that some people feel they have to do it to their bodies; but it’s clear that people are ready to take risks if they feel they are warranted.