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Red-head African People by Nobody: 6:28pm On Dec 11, 2012 |
Red hair occurs naturally on approximately 1–2% of the human population.[1][2] It occurs more frequently (2–6%) in people of northern or western European ancestry, and less frequently in other populations. Red hair appears in people with two copies of a recessive gene on chromosome 16 which causes a mutation in the MC1R protein. Red hair varies from a deep burgundy through burnt orange to bright copper. It is characterized by high levels of the reddish pigment pheomelanin and relatively low levels of the dark pigment eumelanin. The term redhead (originally redd hede) has been in use since at least 1510.[3] It is associated with fair skin color, lighter eye colors (gray, blue, green, and hazel), freckles, and sensitivity to ultraviolet light.[4] Cultural reactions have varied from ridicule to admiration; many common stereotypes exist regarding redheads and they are often portrayed as fiery-tempered. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_hair I was just curious to know, how common is it to see red-head people in Nigeria or other african places? I think it's a condition less severe than albinism, but is it as common as the later? |
Re: Red-head African People by Nobody: 6:45pm On Dec 11, 2012 |
More pics She is a Red-Head or "Rouquine" but she dies her hair black |
Re: Red-head African People by Nobody: 7:59pm On Dec 11, 2012 |
The red heads we have in Nigeria are albinos |
Re: Red-head African People by Nobody: 8:24pm On Dec 11, 2012 |
Vikin: The red heads we have in Nigeria are albinos Really? u never met some similar to that baby? The ones I have met, are usually very light but not albinos, and a few are dark like the baby on the 1st post Could this Nigerian Model be possibly a red-head? Her roots are red (but maybe she dyed it?) |
Re: Red-head African People by Nobody: 8:38pm On Dec 11, 2012 |
She dyed the hair! Anyway, I have never seen a red hair Nigerians. Except abinos and ones that use petals relaxers! |
Re: Red-head African People by firestar(f): 9:56pm On Dec 11, 2012 |
There are. My mom: fair skin, freckles but dark hair. Me: freckles only. A dear friend of mine: Copper hair, freckles and fair skin. A former classmate had olive-gray eyes but no freckles. |
Re: Red-head African People by Nobody: 10:48pm On Dec 11, 2012 |
firestar: There are. Thanks dear! This is what I thought, however i didn't know if they were as common and as sensitive to sunlight as albinos, I wanted to post more pics but it's hard to find in my own family there are just a few ( all very fair ) and out of my family, the ones I happen to know are usually from a specific ethnic group |
Re: Red-head African People by firestar(f): 11:26pm On Dec 11, 2012 |
It seems it cut across all ethnic groups. But, it's a rare occurence- even here. 1 Like |
Re: Red-head African People by Nobody: 11:26pm On Dec 11, 2012 |
Sybellah: I have got two red-headed cousins... They're not albinos, though... |
Re: Red-head African People by Nobody: 11:39pm On Dec 11, 2012 |
firestar: It seems it cut across all ethnic groups. But, it's a rare occurence- even here. ah ok i c, from my observation in CIV it occurs more with westerners than others, but maybe I am wrong. |
Re: Red-head African People by Nobody: 11:42pm On Dec 11, 2012 |
shymexx: hey Shym wassup? |
Re: Red-head African People by Nobody: 11:44pm On Dec 11, 2012 |
Sybellah: Hey cutie, I'm good.. We need to make kids and have our own red-heads.. |
Re: Red-head African People by Nobody: 11:47pm On Dec 11, 2012 |
shymexx: ahaha when u want hun, i am so fascinated by them, so when u r ready, u let me know we r gonna build some red-head football team |
Re: Red-head African People by Nobody: 11:54pm On Dec 11, 2012 |
Sybellah: Damn! That's why I e-love you, my queen... 11 beautiful kids... |
Re: Red-head African People by Nobody: 11:55pm On Dec 11, 2012 |
How was your exam, anyway? |
Re: Red-head African People by Nobody: 12:00am On Dec 12, 2012 |
shymexx: with 11 e-kids my body gonna be e-destroyed i changed my mind, let adopt 7 |
Re: Red-head African People by Nobody: 12:01am On Dec 12, 2012 |
shymexx: How was your exam, anyway? it went well, but i still have another tomorrow and on Thursday, now i am chillin cuz my mind is exhausted |
Re: Red-head African People by Nobody: 12:04am On Dec 12, 2012 |
Sybellah: You're a black woman, that shouldn't be a problem.. I know a naija woman with 15 kids out here.. Alright, adoption it's, queen.. |
Re: Red-head African People by Nobody: 12:05am On Dec 12, 2012 |
Sybellah: Good luck - I wish you all the best... And don't think about me for now, focus on your exams.. |
Re: Red-head African People by Nobody: 12:09am On Dec 12, 2012 |
shymexx: now u r being reasonable, we can start the e-adoption process now let adopt Sexkillz, our 1st baby-son |
Re: Red-head African People by Nobody: 12:11am On Dec 12, 2012 |
shymexx: loool ok thank u dear |
Re: Red-head African People by Nobody: 12:19am On Dec 12, 2012 |
Sybellah: @ the bolded - I don't want albinism and pseudo-intellectualism in my family, they're contagious... |
Re: Red-head African People by Nobody: 12:20am On Dec 12, 2012 |
Sybellah: When are you going to graduate?? I'm thinking about taking a Ph.D course in America next year, but I'm not sure yet, though... |
Re: Red-head African People by Nobody: 12:24am On Dec 12, 2012 |
shymexx: lmaooo nawa smh ok i ll let u decide |
Re: Red-head African People by Nobody: 12:26am On Dec 12, 2012 |
shymexx: Next December if u ever come, holla when u can |
Re: Red-head African People by Nobody: 12:40am On Dec 12, 2012 |
Sybellah: Ite cutie.. 1 Like |
Re: Red-head African People by Nobody: 12:41am On Dec 12, 2012 |
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Re: Red-head African People by Nobody: 12:47am On Dec 12, 2012 |
shymexx: ummh can u be a bit more specific? what do u really wanna know? what's your major? |
Re: Red-head African People by Nobody: 12:57am On Dec 12, 2012 |
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Re: Red-head African People by Nobody: 1:13am On Dec 12, 2012 |
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Re: Red-head African People by Nobody: 1:16am On Dec 12, 2012 |
shymexx: aa ok about IT i don't know, but here is a link where u can see average costs for PhD degrees http://education-portal.com/articles/How_Much_Does_a_Doctorate_Degree_Cost.html http://www.findaphd.com/student/study/study-24.asp |
Re: Red-head African People by Nobody: 1:17am On Dec 12, 2012 |
shymexx: I kind of thought about it a couple of days ago after imagining what schooling in America will be like... I'm bored of the UK now, I'll like to try a new place and enjoy my youth around my age-group before I get too old... ahah i hear u depending on the city, the US can be a fun experience, have u thought of Canada as well? |
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