Meet the "Queen of Darkness" - the model with the darkest skin

Meet Nyakim Gatweh, ​​a South Sudanese model who teaches people not to be afraid of the dark. With her incredibly dark skin, she breaks down the barriers of traditional beauty and encourages others to do the same.

The 24-year-old flamboyant fashion icon, who now lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is not shy about her skin color. “One Uber driver suggested that I bleach my skin. In response, I just laughed. You won't believe the questions I get on social media,” laughs Nyakim.

Gatweh is not only a supporter of diversity in the fashion industry but also an activist for the rights of black people around the world. She was even called the "Queen of Darkness" and she liked this nickname. “Black is bold, black is beautiful. Don't let American standards damage your African soul,” she says and encourages you to love the skin you live in, no matter what color or shade it is.
 
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1. Nyakim Gatweh, 24, is rocking the fashion industry with her luxurious dark skin.

2. However, before the South Sudanese model hit the big time, her unique beauty was met with controversy.

3. In 2016, an Uber driver suggested that she bleach her skin.

4. The girl just laughed in response and since then she has fallen in love with her bright appearance even more.

5. Now based in Minneapolis, Nyakim is a black rights activist.

6. “You are beautiful and you should love yourself for who you are,” the girl writes.

7. "Let's show the world how beautiful and smart we are."

8. Today the girl has over 100 followers on Instagram.

9. Despite this, she still receives racist remarks about her.

10. She was nicknamed “The Queen of Darkness” on the social network and she really liked this nickname.

11. “My skin absorbs the sun's rays and my hair defies gravity. Now you can't tell me I'm not magical!"