Hollywood Wanted A Light-Skinned Nigerian, But I Fought For Abisola To Be Dark-Skinned – Gina Yashere

WIRE — Comedian and writer Gina Yashere has revealed that she pushed back against Hollywood executives who wanted the lead Nigerian character in the hit sitcom Bob Hearts Abishola to be light-skinned. Speaking on the One54 Africa Podcast, Yashere said she insisted that Abishola be portrayed by a dark-skinned Nigerian woman to ensure authentic representation. I was

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