Lightened
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Amara has never been one to admire or like her looks she often always see herself as ugly and unworthy of love . Growing up as an albino in an all black country Nigeria it could be really difficult , but after meeting with the right people and an assignment from her church youth pastor, she gives it a rethink.
Follow Amara in her journey as she find self love and God...
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