Colourism is a major problem in many countries around the world. Having fair light skin is seen as an asset in the entertainment industry.
Many celebrities had to bleach their skin in order to get hired by brands or hired in the entertainment industry, thus in films and series.
Award winning songstress Kelly Khumalo revealed on her Instagram page that she was using skin lightening products in order to have a fair light skin.
Second on the list is actress Khanyi Mbau, she is not apologetic about skin bleaching. She opened up about bleaching in order to bag major tv roles.
Real Housewives of Durban star Sorisha Naidoo is also found on the list of celebrities who bleached their skin. She said she was abused because of dark skin by her Indian community.
At number four is radio personality Thando Thabethe. She has defended herself on many occasions denying that she bleached her skin.
Dj Zinhle has also been accused of using skin lightening products to make her skin fair and lighter.
