Skin, an intriguing documentary by Nigerian actress, Beverly Naya is coming to content streaming giant Netflix this month.
Beverly Naya‘s documentary premiered in March 2019.
It is, however, going to be the first Nigerian documentary to premiere on Netflix.
The talented actress, took her social media page on Wednesday to break the good news. She wrote:
“Excited to finally be able to announce that @skinthedocumentary will be coming to you this June on Netflix!
“Now Nigeria and the rest of the world will finally be able to watch our award-winning documentary which is also the first Nigerian documentary on NETFLIX 🏆
#SkinTheDocumentary#Colourism#Proud“
Beverly Naya‘s Skin is a feature documentary about exploring through identity; the meaning of beauty in all the different shades of black. It is set in present-day Lagos, where Beverly Naya goes on a journey to learn about contrasting perceptions of beauty.
The documentary was produced by Naya – through the company Be Naya Production – and directed by Etim Effiong. It features interviews with Eku Edewor, Hilda Dokubo, Bobrisky, Phyno; as well as school children, traders, artists, beauty entrepreneurs and sex workers.
Naya’s movement on colourism started in 2014 when she launched the ‘Fifty Shades of Black’ campaign; highlighting issues and insecurities surrounding skin complexion.
However, through the campaign, she has been able to inspire and empower a lot of people especially young females who feel insecure about themselves for various reasons.
“The goal of the documentary is not just for people to watch it and think it’s an anti-bleaching documentary. It is to teach people about self-confidence, self-love and self-appreciation,” she had said.