Rihanna Slammed for ‘Cultural Appropriation’ for Morocco-Inspired Makeup
Despite great feedback 5-star reviews, Rihanna’s latest makeup palette, inspired by Morocco’s colors, has stirred controversy on social media over “cultural appropriation.”
The 30-year-old artist named the shades “Shisha Smoke,” “Desert baked,” and “Nuts n Dates.” According to some makeup fans, the names do not reflect Moroccan culture.
“‘Moroccan Spice’ by Fenty should have been called ‘Moroccan Spice on a Camel in a Harem under the Desert Night Mizmar playing in the background and Belly Dancers Abu’ instead,” wrote a dissatisfied commenter on Twitter.
On social media, people accused the “Diamonds” singer of orientalism and cultural appropriation. “She could have at least casted one person who was of Moroccan/Amazigh descent,” wrote one social media user, referring to the models chosen by the superstar, of whom none were Moroccan.
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