Tiwa Savage has shown off her natural brown complexion in a new Instagram video while hinting at an upcoming skincare launch.
In the video, the Nigerian singer is seen admiring her skin while wearing a green halter-neck Ankara dress, with her hair styled in a half-part. She captioned the post: āBetter start saving your coins because when my skincare drops.ā
The post comes years after Savage spoke openly about her struggles with embracing her dark skin while growing up. In a 2021 interview with Allure, the singer revealed that she tried skin bleaching when she was around 14 or 15 because she felt insecure about her complexion.
She recalled that her mother discovered the creams she had been mixing with lemon to lighten her skin and stopped her from continuing. Savage also acknowledged the influence of colourism and limited representation of darker-skinned women in beauty and entertainment during her teenage years.
In the years since, she has spoken about embracing her natural appearance. During a 2022 appearance in Vogueās Beauty Secrets series, Savage discussed her skincare routine and explained that she had stopped wearing foundation, preferring a more natural approach to makeup.
Her latest post also hints at a forthcoming skincare venture, although she has yet to share details about the products or their release date.
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