"Black Is Beautiful" - Linda Osifo Tells Dark-Skinned Women

 

Nollywood actress, Linda Osifo has shared her thought on the best way to live one's life. She is of the opinion not to allow people who know nothing about one, direct one on how to live. 

The beautiful dark-skinned actress also has advise for dark-skinned skinned ladies, to appreciate their melanin, according to her, black is beautiful and doesn't crack. To the African women, they should strive to be women of substance and learn to embrace their imperfections.

For Linda Osifo, a philanthropist, giving is a way of life, not an option. Born by a father who became an orphan at a young age she understands what it means to be an orphan. 

Osifo has been involved in community work as a young girl making her to be thankful for the influences she has had in her life.

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“I’m thankful for the influences I have had in my life. What I know for a fact is do not let anyone who knows nothing about you or has never walked a day in your shoes tell you how to live your life. Always remember that black is beautiful and black doesn’t crack. And to young African women, I’ll say: Strive to be a woman of substance and embrace your imperfections with confidence and self-love. Your looks alone shouldn’t define who you are. Your authentic self is your best self, flaws and all. You will always be a gem; original, unique, and exquisite,” she said.

“I have been very much involved in community work growing up as a young girl and I have come to understand that one of the things we can do without expecting much back is to give back to the people. I chose the orphanage home because my father was orphaned at a very young age and I can understand the grief he went through.”