'The police stopped and searched us because of our red hair; we're often stereotyped' - Lali X Lola

Ghanaian Afrofusion twins Lali X Lola have shared the challenges of maintaining their signature vibrant red hair.

The twins, known for their striking red braids, see this distinctive look as a vital part of their showbiz branding.

However, it has not been entirely embraced, with some Ghanaians perceiving it as a "bad girl" symbol due to prevailing stereotypes.

In an interview on GhanaWeb TV's Talkertainment with Elsie Lamar, Lali X Lola recounted some unusual experiences they have had because of their hair.

They disclosed that they were once stopped and searched by the police simply because of their red hair.

"They see the red hair and they have this assumption, that the police actually stopped us to search. They took us out of our car and searched us thoroughly. I don't know what they were searching for. They searched everywhere, even in our bags,” they stated.

They also described how their unique look makes them easily recognisable in public. “There’s no hiding for us. We were once at Makola Market, and someone still identified and tapped us on the shoulder,” they said.

Despite these challenges, Lali X Lola highlighted the positive aspects of maintaining their unique hairstyle.

"Red is a vibrant colour and you never get tired of it. We needed something people could identify us with. When they see two red-headed people passing by they know it's us. Even when we're on stage and there's no screen you can see its Lali and Lola.

"It's a good branding for us, people see us and they remember us. Even the big brands like Telecel have got red as their official colour," they pointed out.

Watch the latest Talkertainment on GhanaWeb TV below

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