I was wondering, what are traditional Nigerian beauty standards? I found this:


Hausa (Nigeria) -
Light skin colour, referred to as "red", ranks high in the Hausa criteria of beauty; many variations of colour, from black to a very light reddish brown are seen. (Smith 1965:264)

Ibo (Nigeria) -
In Ibo culture, however, these yellowish or reddish complexions are considered more beautiful than the darker, ‘blacker,’ complexions. ... It is true that, in West Africa, government has for many years been identified with pale-skinned Europeans, but the Ibo evidence suggests that preference for paleness of complexion is indigenous. (Ardener)


However, I read something that the Yoruba's liked brown skinned women, so what are the beauty standards?

No stupid book or study defines our beauty standards, we all like what meets our preferences.
For a black country of course light skin will always turn heads.
I know for sure 99.99% of my crushes are naturally [key word: natural] light skinned.
Another thing which catches my fancy culturally is exposure, this is signalled from her dress sense, use of makeup, the way she speaks, the type of books or amount she's read, her hobbies and whether or not fitness is a necessity on her part.