In a compelling interview with @jidekaijimedia on TikTok, Franca Onyekaba, an elderly Nigerian woman from Otolo Nnewi, has captured the attention of many with her heart-breaking story.
The video has since gone viral, showing Franca’s facial skin condition and the circumstances surrounding it.
Franca, an unmarried woman, bravely shared her experience of developing a thick black patch on her face.
Initially, many assumed it was the result of skin bleaching, but Franca clarified that her condition was not self-inflicted.
Instead, it was the consequence of a distressing incident during her sister’s burial.
In the touching video, Franca revealed that someone had touched her face during the burial, leading to the development of the skin defect.
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The caption accompanying the video reads, “Her story is touching, until you have a deep conversation with people, you don’t know what people are going through. Her name is Franca Onyekaba from Otolo Nnewi. Drop a word of positive vibes for her.”
The TikTok video has garnered significant attention, spreading Franca’s story far and wide.
Viewers expressed empathy and shared their own experiences.
@Hanny commented: “Single? Her voice sounds young.”
@kaka2 said: “Things dey happen.”
@Chi_bby2 said: “This kind of thing has happened to my friend’s sister.” @chisaprincewill reacted: “This is what happened to my mum several years ago. Till date we don’t know who is responsible. May evil people never remember us.”
@cuttielizy commented: “It is not cream ooo.” @DeeBaby reacted: “Amen, may God continue protecting us.”
@Tina pretty said: “Most of these things are usually not creams oo.”
@Larai Mbezizi Jaonda said: “It may be hormonal. For many women, the face darkens when they start experiencing peri-menopause.”
@hajiazuwera2: One girl in my class I swear the girl is not bleaching but her face is turning this way she even stop using cream.