A controversial ban on wigs and skin lighteners at a Dakar theatre sparked immediate and widespread public outrage in Senegal.
The ban, initiated by the theatre director to promote Pan-African values, was swiftly reversed after intense backlash from citizens.
Critics condemned the policy as sexist and paternalistic, highlighting deeper issues of gender inequality and cultural control.
This incident revealed underlying tensions about identity politics, cultural authenticity, and the government's approach to women's rights.
