Meet The "Queen Of The Dark" Who Was Told To Bleach Her Incredibly Dark Skin By Uber Driver

Her richly pigmented skin and strong willpower are transforming traditional beauty standards and motivating others to do the same.

Nyakim, a 24-year-old African model and style icon now based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, takes great pride in her melanin-rich skin and ensures it's known worldwide. 

"My chocolate is elegant. So is what I represent... A nation of warriors," she famously stated in a caption of one of her popular Instagram posts that often gather over 10 thousand likes.

In a different post, she recounts how an Uber driver once suggested she should bleach her skin.

She just laughed it off, sharing: "You won’t believe the kind of questions I get and the kind of looks I get for having this skin." 

Nyakim stands as a strong advocate for diversity in fashion and a voice for Black rights globally. 

She proudly bears the nickname "Queen of Darkness," which she gladly accepts. 

"Black is bold, black is beautiful, black is gold… Don’t let American standards damage your African soul." 

She advocates loving the skin you're in, regardless of its color or shade.

Keep scrolling to see eye-catching fashion photos of the sultry Queen of Dark below. More info: Instagram, Twitter

Meet Nyakim Gatwech, often called the "Queen of The Dark," who once received an unsolicited suggestion from an Uber driver to bleach her stunningly dark skin.

At just 24 years old, Nyakim Gatwech is creating a buzz in the fashion industry, celebrated for her rich, dark skin. However, it wasn't always this way.

Before she achieved success, not everyone appreciated her unique beauty.

Back in 2016, an Uber driver audaciously suggested that she bleach her skin, insinuating that her deep complexion was less than beautiful.

Nyakim's response? She just laughed it off and has since fully embraced and loved her striking appearance.

On her Instagram, she confidently shares: "My chocolate is elegant. So is what I represent… A nation of warriors."

Now a resident of Minneapolis, Nyakim serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration for the Black community.

In one of her heartfelt messages, she expressed: "You are beyond beautiful and the love I have for you is unconditional because you are me."

"Let's show the world how beautiful and intelligent we are apart from just being dark-skinned."

She continues to advocate for a broader recognition of beauty and intelligence in her community.

Nyakim has rapidly become a significant figure in fashion, amassing over 100,000 followers on Instagram.

Despite occasionally receiving negative messages, she remains committed to her path of self-love and acceptance.

Embracing her nickname, the "Queen of the Dark," Nyakim wears it as a badge of honor.

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

This affirmation of her identity and her magical qualities continues to inspire her followers and fans around the world.