- Carolyna Hutchings, a Scottish-Nigerian actress, has openly discussed her experiences with racism as a mixed-race child growing up in Nigeria.
- Hutchings shared her experiences of bullying and racism in primary and secondary school due to her skin color and hair texture in an interview with Arise TV.
- Hutchings, despite her impressive academic background, shared her experience of racism in the workplace.
Scottish-Nigerian actress Carolyna Hutchings has opened up about her experiences with racism during her childhood in Nigeria as a mixed-race individual.
In a recent interview with Arise TV, Hutchings disclosed that she encountered bullying and racial discrimination throughout her primary and secondary education, primarily due to her skin color and hair texture.
Additionally, Hutchings addressed the issue of racism in her professional life, despite holding an impressive academic record that includes an MBA, an MSA in international law, and a Doctorate.
She noted that as a striking mixed-race woman, she frequently faced judgment and stigma, especially in light of her status as a divorcee.
Nevertheless, Hutchings underscored that she has cultivated resilience and has managed to overcome these adversities.
Hutchings said: “As a mixed-race living in Nigeria, who was brought up by her grandmom, I faced a lot of racism. The colour of my skin and the texture of my hair were a big problem for me. I was bullied all through primary school to secondary school. So I had to learn how to defend myself.
“I also suffered racism at my workplace. I’m such a scholar. I have an MBA and MSA in international law. I have a lot of professional certificates from Lagos Business School from Unilag. I have a lot of certificates. I have a Doctorate as well. So when you speak and you’re a beautiful mixed-race woman, you tend to get bashed. In this society, I went through that. I also faced the stigmatisation of being a divorcee. I have built a thick skin for myself.”