Monday, 26 August 2013

Vanilla black

The best of me or the colour of my skin?


"People with albinism have been shunned, ridiculed, tormented, tortured and even killed in cold blood all over Africa at the account of their skin colour." says Masukhwe from Pambazuka news.


Refilwe Modiselle

 Refilwe Modiselle, aged 27 is  South African model and entertainer born in Rockville, Soweto.about refilwe She has managed to break a bond which has always been there to teach people not judge people at face value. Using her amazing singing talents and her naturally toned body as an assert in the modelling  and entertaining industry such is yet to touch the lives of many. Refilwe as become the most recognised albino model in South Africa. She admits that being rejected for looking different has been the hardest thing she has had to deal with. It angers here that people are not seen for what they can offer the world but instead, what they look like. However, that  has not stopped her from working hard and touching thousands of lives. Her ambition to leave a legacy , change perception, inspire and take pride in her existence has clearly been reflected by her career and humble nature.

P.S! Never allow the media be the dictator of your life.

3 comments:

  1. A person with great confidence, I'm glad she did not let society define her

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  2. Very true. She has somehow given younger albinos something to live for, proving that only you can decide whether or not to chase your dreams.

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  3. The colour of our skin does not define who we are. She as indeed set a platform for many.

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