1. When people ask you what “cream” you are using:

2. When people ask if you are “a half caste”:

3. When people automatically assume you are Igbo:

4. When “oyinbo” becomes your nickname:

5. When you misbehave small and people start shouting “it’s because she is yellow oh”:

Ahn ahn!
6. When people imply your light skin got you something you worked hard for:
You better not allow yourself be an unfortunate human being!7. When people talk about being light skinned like it’s a skill:

8. When a man thinks saying “I like you because of your yellow” is a compliment.

9. When you see a job description that includes “light skinned”:

10. When you reject someone’s advances and they imply it’s because you are light skinned and therefore very proud:
