Who is the blackest person in the world, and is there a Guinness World Record for it?
Africans are often referred to as black or dark-skinned individuals despite their diverse skin tones. Some are as light, others are dark in complexion, and others are everything in between. These unique and aesthetic features highlight their uniqueness and beauty but also prompt societal comparisons of who is the darkest. So, find out below who the world considers the blackest person alive.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Who is the blackest person alive?
- Who are the darkest people on Earth?
- Who are the darkest people in Africa?
- What is the blackest country?
- What is the most attractive skin tone in the world?
- What are the lightest African countries?
- Which African country has the highest number of whites?
- How many whites are in South Africa?
- What percentage of the population in Africa is black?
They say black is beautiful, but even with years of activism and sensitizing the masses about equality for all races, some people still perceive people with dark skin as inferior. A few individuals clinging to these racial sentiments propagate racism and colorism. Although there has been a global improvement in the degree to which people accept the attractiveness of dark-skin people, their existence is still not widely acknowledged.
Who is the blackest person alive?
The Guinness World Record has not recognized anyone as the blackest person in history, not even Ethiopian-born American model Nyakim Gatwech, whose ancestral background is in South Sudan. It has been mistakenly reported over the years that she owns this title.
Who is the blackest woman in the world?
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- Full name: Nyakim Gautech
- Date of birth: 27th January 1993
- Age: 31 years (as of 2024)
- Place of birth: Gambela, Ethiopia
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Model
The Guinness World Records refuted claims circulating on social media that it had bestowed the title of the "blackest person on Earth" on American model Nyakim Gautech. The model was born in Ethiopia to South Sudanese parents.
At age 14, Nyakim and her family fled the civil war in South Sudan to a refugee camp in Kenya and then later relocated to the United States.
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The famed model has been a victim of racism and colorism since high school, with many asking her to bleach her skin. In 2017, she went viral when she shared a story about her Uber driver asking if she would ever bleach her skin for $10,000.
The model is proud of her skin in spite of people who troll her as the blackest person in the world. Her Instagram posts are mostly about self-love and encouraging people to take pride in their skin tones.
Who is the Queen of Darkness?
The Minnesota-based model Nyakim Gatwech describes herself as the Queen of the Dark. Her complexion has enabled her to get opportunities to model for fashion notables like Calvin Klein, Fashion Nova, Aldo, and Cosmopolitan. As a result, Gatwech has made a fortune and attracted a huge fanbase because of her skin tone.
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What is Nyakim Gatwech's net worth?
Reports claim Nyakim has an alleged net worth of between $4 million to $10 million. On top of that, her fame keeps growing. The model has over 950k followers on Instagram.
Who is the blackest man in the world?
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Several viral photos of dark-skinned African men — who are said to be the blackest individuals alive — have been shared by social media users.
A few of these images have become memes for people to make fun of. However, these individuals' identities have never been revealed to the public.
Additionally, the guys themselves have never publicly expressed how they feel regarding being tagged the "blackest person ever" on social media.
Who is the blackest baby in the world?
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In 2015, images of a black doll dressed in crotchet baby clothes circulated online worldwide, with claims that it was a real baby born in South Africa. Many believed it was an actual baby, unaware that it was a doll.
Who are the darkest people on Earth?
Chopi people of Mozambique and the native people of Bougainville in Papua New Guinea have some of the darkest skin complexions in the world.
Who are the darkest people in Africa?
Numerous Nilotic communities of southern Ethiopia, South Sudan, and eastern Chad have the darkest skin colors among Africans. The Dinka, Nuer, and Anyuak have dark, smooth, and almost flawless skin pigmentation.
What is the blackest country?
The Nilotic people of South Sudan are some of the tallest, darkest, and thinnest people on Earth. These communities also inhabit some parts of Ethiopia, Sudan, Kenya, Uganda, the DRC, and Tanzania.
What country has the darkest skin tone?
Senegal and the Micronesia islands have some of the darkest skin tones in the world.
What is the most attractive skin tone in the world?
The average skin color for most countries is light brown or tan, but society perceives light brown skin tones as the most physically attractive.
What are the lightest African countries?
North African countries, like Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Libya, and Egypt, often have lighter skin tones due to historical interactions with the Mediterranean, Arab, and European populations.
Which African country has the highest number of whites?
South Africa has the largest population of European descendants, both numerically and proportionally, of all African countries.
How many whites are in South Africa?
About 5.5 million South Africans are whites. The country's total population is around 40 million.
What percentage of the population in Africa is black?
Around 80% of the African population can be defined as black, with the vast majority living countries located in the south of the Sahara desert.
The Guinness World Records has never bequeathed the title of the blackest person alive to anyone because it does not monitor records for skin tone. American model Nyakim Gautech was falsely reported to hold this title. Even after being trolled for her complexion, she has been able to transform the social beauty standards by demonstrating that black girls are as beautiful as light-skinned females.
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