“Diodio Glow Skin” case: Famous influencers also drawn into the investigation

Author: senenews.comPublished on: October 23, 2026Country: Senegal
Crime & Law
“Diodio Glow Skin” case: Famous influencers also drawn into the investigation

The investigation into Mame Diarra Thiam, known as “Diodio Glow Skin,” concerns alleged losses of more than 200 million CFA francs, a figure investigators consider greatly exaggerated. Prosecutors allege that influencer Rox received seven million CFA francs from Diodio, part of which was to go to content creator Adamo, to respond to criticism from Tata Nafi Cannes. The dispute follows an April 2026 case in which seven company employees were given suspended two-year sentences for stealing products and then released. Kaliphone is also named in the case, while influencer “Fière d’être africaine” is among the victims and further arrests may follow.

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