British singer Natalie Okri has claimed that some human hair used in wigs and extensions originates from religious sacrifices to deities and unknown gods.
Speaking on why she stopped wearing wigs, Okri explained that in certain parts of Asia, women offer their hair at temples as a way to cleanse themselves, remove bad luck, and escape poverty.
In a video shared on her Instagram page, she stated that some of this hair is later sold to major vendors, warning that Black women purchasing it might unknowingly be carrying someone else’s misfortune.
“There are three reasons why I stopped wearing wigs and human hair: some of it is sacrificed to demons, deities, and unknown gods,” she said.
“A lot of women in places like Asia go to temples to offer their hair, believing it will purify them and help them start afresh. Their hair is then taken and sold to major vendors like Ali Baba, Ali Express, and other brands.
“We, as Black women, buy these wigs for hundreds of pounds, not realising we might be wearing someone’s bad luck. As a Christian, this goes against my beliefs because we see these deities as demons.”
Natalie Okri rose to fame in 2009 after performing on Britain’s Got Talent.
