Senegalese model Khoudia Diop reps the Wolof. Khoudia moved to Paris around 15 years old, and eventually to New York. Wolof is a language of Senegal, the Gambia, and Mauritania, and the native language of the Wolof people.
“[My aunt] would always tell me not to change my skin color. That it is beautiful and unique, that I have to love it. And that was the difference.” ~ Khoudia Diop
“Growing up I saw a lot of my family members using skin bleaching products. And not just my family -but, it’s a huge problem in my country. Skin bleaching is a very big problem. As I grew up, around twelve, thirteen, my own cousin started asking me why I don’t use those products. -- Yeah, [I think it’s] a big problem.” ~ Khoudia Diop
