The legendary actress, Taiwo Ajai-Lycett, takes a critical stance against African women who choose to use wigs as a means of enhancing their beauty, suggesting that it reflects a deeper issue of self-esteem.
According to Vanguard, she passionately asserts that African women are inherently blessed with the most exquisite natural hair among all races, expressing her dismay at why some opt for human hair from races with less abundant natural hair.
Taiwo Ajai-Lycett challenges the societal norms and openly questions the choices made by African women, emphasizing the need for self-love and appreciation of their God-given beauty.
The unwavering actress, known for her staunch feminist views, underscores the pivotal role of women in society, stating that they are the origin of life and creation. She insists that for societal orderliness, women must be acknowledged, respected, and treated with empathy.
In her own words;
“We have been blessed with the best kind of hair that we can transform into any kind of look we desire. We have to love ourselves as Africans and appreciate our God-given beauty.
“Our Africanness is what stands us out among all the races of the world. The African woman is beautiful in all ramifications. I believe women who go for wigs and human hair have low self-esteem. Their desire to look Western and foreign is a sign of low self-esteem.”
Regarding the treatment of women in society, she conveys, “If you want your life to be in order and successful, be kind to the women in your life. It is when the women in your life are happy that you can truly be happy. By women, I mean your mother, your wife, your sister or as the case may be.”
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