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LAGOS, Nigeria — Nigerian fashion journalist Richard Akuson has occasionally been told he doesn’t look “polished” enough for his profession. This, apparently, has nothing to do with Akuson’s wardrobe or his considerable professional achievements. Instead, it is an observation made by his lighter-skin compatriots about his dark skin.
“When I was younger, I would often enter a room and quip that I was the darkest person there,” recalls Akuson. “I chose to poke fun at myself…
