Hollywood Wanted A Light-Skinned Nigerian, But I Fought For Abisola To Be Dark-Skinned – Gina Yashere
Hollywood Wanted A Light-Skinned Nigerian, But I Fought For Abisola To Be Dark-Skinned – Gina Yashere
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Punch Newspaper · Jun 23, 2026
Nancy Isime sparks debate, suggesting that truly loving children might mean not bringing them into a challenging world. Read her full comments on the podca
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Nancy Isime sparks debate, suggesting that truly loving children might mean not bringing them into a challenging world. Read her full comments on the podca
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Punch Newspaper
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Jun 23, 2026
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People
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Medium Priority
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The Punch is a Nigerian daily newspaper founded on August 8, 1970. The newspaper's aim is said to be to "inform, educate and entertain Nigerians and the world at large."
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Nancy Isime is a Nigerian actress, model, and television presenter. She began her career in the entertainment industry as a model, winning the Miss Valentine International beauty pageant in 2009. Her acting debut came in 2011 with the TV series Echoes. Isime has since featured in numerous Nollywood films and hosted popular shows like The Squeeze, What’s Hot, and Trending on HipTV. She co-hosted The Headies awards in 2019 and 2020 and starred in Netflix’s Blood Sisters in 2022. In 2023, she was honored with an honorary Doctorate in Arts and Philosophy from Prowess University, Delaware, USA.
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