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Beyonce and Blue Ivy's 'Brown Skin Girl' sparks new Twitter challenge

Beyonce and her daughter Blue Ivy's "Brown Skin Girl", straight off The Lion King: The Gift album alongside her single "Spirit", sparked a new #BrownSkinGirlChallenge on Twitter since the song's debut last Friday.

By Shereesa Moodley

22 Jul 2019

Still from Beyonce's 'Spirit' music video.

The song, which promotes self-love and embracing one’s dark skin, has inspired woman all over the world to proudly, and confidently, show off their brown skin.

There’s complexities in my completion, Beyoncé and Blue Ivy said so. #BrownSkinGirlChallenge pic.twitter.com/CZnIPqgNq6
— i luv Whales �� (@ArielleKn0wles) July 21, 2019

"Dipped in chocolate, bronzed in elegance, enameled with grace, toasted with beauty. My lord, she's a black woman" #BrownSkinGirlChallenge pic.twitter.com/9PlCs5giFx
— . (@rielesvalentine) July 21, 2019

My momma gave me light golden brown skin & kinky, coily hair. I’ve never been ashamed of it or embarrassed by my wide nose, full lips because she also gave me something even more important:

Confidence & self love.

It’s my inside that shines brightest!
#BrownSkinGirlChallenge pic.twitter.com/2Fu9xpVfqK
— Joy Villa (@Joy_Villa) July 22, 2019

This song means so much to me �� #BrownSkinGirlChallenge pic.twitter.com/HFNaDhAy5f
— Raven (@RavenOnRebel) July 21, 2019

Sweet like peach tree ��#BrownSkinGirlChallenge pic.twitter.com/D0OKQbIlJJ
— Habon W. (@Habootle) July 21, 2019

The challenge is a rather refreshing break from the hate so often plaguing social media.

Going thru the #BrownSkinGirlChallenge thread. And my heart... �� pic.twitter.com/VLeydRQOH7
— DreamYoncé ❤��❤ (@dreamyonce3478) July 21, 2019

Brown Skin Girl. Thank you @Beyonce for this Gift! #BrightnessIsJustWhoYouAre pic.twitter.com/uY3yEdzfti
— Lupita Nyong'o (@Lupita_Nyongo) July 19, 2019

“Brown Skin Girl” features Guyanese rapper SAINt JHN and Nigeria’s WizKid as well.

Shereesa Moodley

About Shereesa Moodley

Shereesa is a passionate writer who often delves into the world of social media, online trends and all things photography. She is also a journalism graduate of Rhodes University and can be found frequenting YouTube and Instagram. She lurks on Twitter too, sometimes.