Khoudia Diop

I don't know why. I'm fascinated with stars and space. I just love them.

— Khoudia Diop

I was bullied a lot, being a kid, so I feel like I'm standing out because I realize who I really am.

— Khoudia Diop

Being teased and losing my self value eventually ended up inspiring me to be a better version of myself.

— Khoudia Diop

There are so many types of beauty that all deserve to be celebrated.

— Khoudia Diop

A tip that I got from my mom that really helps keep my skin fresh is to wash my face with ice…

— Khoudia Diop

Self-love is not something that you get in one day or two days. It's an ongoing process, and I go through it…

— Khoudia Diop

I didn't have to listen to nobody or look how anybody wanted me to look. I just wanted to be myself and…

— Khoudia Diop

I wanted to express myself using visuals and also celebrate the beauty of black women, travel, and have amazing opportunities. I also…

— Khoudia Diop

I was born in Senegal in 1996. My mom moved to New York when I was two years old, so I was…

— Khoudia Diop

I would get so angry whenever I'd notice people looking at me weirdly. They'd even stop me on the street and ask…

— Khoudia Diop

I hear a lot from women in Africa. And not just from dark-skinned women but from all women struggling because of insecurity.…

— Khoudia Diop

I grew up in Senegal, where more than 50 percent of the women bleach their skin, and skin bleaching is a huge…

— Khoudia Diop

I wanted to bleach my skin so bad, but my sister always discouraged me. She'd say, 'This is a bad thing. Don't…

— Khoudia Diop

Having support from family, friends - and now fans - definitely helps to affirm that I am worthy, loved, and beautiful. I…

— Khoudia Diop

To this day, the first thing that I do every morning is look in the mirror. I'll tell myself, 'Look at your…

— Khoudia Diop