Meet The “Queen Of The Dark” Who Was Told To Bleach Her Incredibly Dark Skin By Uber Driver
Meet Nyakim Gatwech, a South Sudanese-American model challenging beauty standards with pride and purpose. Known for her strikingly deep skin tone, Nyakim is redefining beauty norms and inspiring others to embrace their natural selves.
At 24, Nyakim, who now resides in Minneapolis, Minnesota, shares her journey of self-love and confidence through her popular Instagram account. “My chocolate is elegant, just like what I represent… A nation of warriors,” she wrote in one post. She’s also faced comments urging her to lighten her skin, but she simply laughs it off. “You wouldn’t believe the questions and looks I get for my skin,” she says.
Nyakim is not only a model but also a passionate advocate for diversity and Black rights worldwide. Dubbed the “Queen of Darkness,” she embraces the title wholeheartedly. “Black is bold, black is beautiful, black is gold,” she says, reminding her followers not to let external standards affect their identity.
Scroll down to see more of Nyakim’s empowering photos below, and join in celebrating this radiant “Queen of Darkness” and her message to love the skin you’re in.
Meet the “Queen of The Dark” who was told to bleach her incredibly dark skin by Uber driver
24-year-old Nyakim Gatwech is making waves in the fashion industry with her sumptuously dark skin
Before the South Sudanese model found success, though, her unique beauty wasn’t celebrated by all
In 2016, an Uber driver suggested she bleach her skin, implying that her deep complexion was nothing to love
She simply responded with laughter, and has fully embraced her striking appearance ever since
“My chocolate is elegant. So is what I represent… A nation of warriors,” she captioned an Instagram photo
Now living in Minneapolis, Nyakim is a voice of encouragement for the Black community
“You are beyond beautiful and the love I have for you is unconditional because you are me,” she wrote
“Let’s show the world how beautiful and intelligent we are apart from just being dark skinned”
The burgeoning fashion icon has now gone viral, with over 100 thousand followers on Instagram
Though she still receives discouraging messages now and then, she refuses to give up her radiant self-love
She has even been dubbed the “Queen of the Dark,” a title she happily accepts
“My skin absorbs the suns rays and my hair defies gravity. Now you can’t tell me I’m not magical!”
