By Nimah Alabi
Nollywood actress and influencer, Sophie Alakija, has social media buzzing after a bold Instagram post.
She shared an edited photo of herself looking dark skinned, dressed in a white outfit with gold jewelry, and looked confident.
The post is a direct response to people who once criticized her skin tone, turning old hurtful words into a powerful message of self-love.
Fans and fellow celebrities were quick to react. Actress Omoni Oboli commented, “Who fine don fine, forget skin colour!”
Others, including Hilda Baci, Diiadem, and Bisola Aiyeola, left love emojis and showed support.
Many fans wrote things like, “You’re beautiful in every colour” and “Fine in all skin.”
The post sparked conversations about colourism — the unfair preference for lighter skin — but also celebrated confidence and self-acceptance.
In just a few hours, Sophie’s post racked up thousands of likes, comments, and shares, showing that her story really connected with people online.
With one photo and a few bold words, Sophie turned a past criticism into a moment of pride, inspiring her followers to embrace their own skin, no matter the shade.
