Dencia, whose real name is Reprudencia Sonkey, is a popular singer and businesswoman from Cameroon.
She is famous for her thriving music profession and groundbreaking range of beauty products.
Her creation of a skin-whitening cream named Whitenicious has earned her global acclaim.
However, it has also stirred up controversy and sparked discussions about societal beauty ideals and the endorsement of skin bleaching.
REAL FACTS ABOUT DENCIA
FULL NAME: Reprudencia Sonkey
BETTER KNOWN AS: Dencia
DATE OF BIRTH: March 26, 1992
PLACE OF BIRTH: Yaoundé, Cameroon
NATIONALITY: Cameroonian
OCCUPATION: Singer and entrepreneur
MARITAL STATUS: Single
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Dencia, whose real name is Reprudencia Sonkey, was born on March 26, 1992, in Yaoundé, Cameroon, to her parents Mr. and Mrs. Sonkey.
She grew up with siblings, although their names are not known to the public.
Dencia attended Yaoundé’s Lake Central Government English Primary School for her elementary education and later completed her high school education at Cameroon Protestant College (CPC) Bail in the North West Region of Cameroon.
She also pursued studies in the United States, attending Santa Monica College, Pierce College, and the University of Southern California.
Eventually, she obtained an associate’s degree from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in New York.
CAREER
She began her career as a featured performer in music videos for popular artists like Lady Gaga, Chris Brown, and 50 Cent.
However, she has now become a successful artist in her own right, releasing multiple hit songs and music videos.
Her breakthrough came in 2011 with her first album, Beri Beri, which gained her recognition.
Since then, she has collaborated with renowned Nigerian musicians such as Waje, MI, and 2face Idibia.
In addition to her music career, she has also worked as a professional designer for popular celebrities like Lil Mama, Christina Milian, Rihanna, and Nicki Minaj.
Her talent and dedication have made her a prominent personality in the entertainment industry.
In 2014, she launched a skincare line called Whitenicious, offering creams that claim to lighten and brighten the skin, suitable for all skin types.
Although the product initially achieved success, it faced criticism from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration (NAFDAC) in Nigeria, which deemed it harmful and potentially cancer-causing.
However, she defended her product, stating that its purpose was to address “hyper-pigmentation” rather than promote skin lightening.
Before and after photos of her using the skincare product can be found online.
PERSONAL LIFE
Dencia, also known as Reprudencia Sonkey, opts to maintain secrecy regarding her personal and romantic life.
Consequently, she has not disclosed any information about her current partner or any specifics about her love life.
This decision enables her to preserve her privacy and concentrate on her professional and personal endeavors without external disruptions.
