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Female bouncers

For years, Emem Thomas’ body drew snarky remarks from slimmer classmates in southern Nigeria that shattered her confidence and natural affability. As teasing and taunts marred her teenage years, Emem gave up on dreams like competing in a local beauty pageant.

Then she found a niche that values what

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