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28 July 2017

Comfort Arthur’s animation film “Black Barbie” deals with skin bleaching in Ghana and Africa

Comfort Arthur’s animation film “Black Barbie” deals with the practice of skin bleaching in Ghana and Africa

A film about skin bleaching hopes to help tackle the issue head on in Ghana. Comfort Arthur's film 'Black Barbie' is an animated account of her own coming to terms with the colour of her skin. She is not alone, for many young Africans find the option of lightening their skins too appealing, despite the health risks involved.  (Text from YouTube)

Comfort Arthur is a British Ghanaian Animator, Illustrator, Editor, Writer and Actress. Winner of Best Animation at the GMA 2016 and AMAA nominee 2016. (Text from Facebook Page)

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