Image Number: APN758706

APN758706

Headline: This selection of advertisements in Drum Magazine from 1951–1983 provides examples of the intersection between editorial and advertising needed to keep the organization financially viable. Advertising was aimed at the growing Black middle class throughout Africa in a time of modernization and post-colonization. Title: Drum Magazine advertisement, South Africa edition, June 1969 Description: "Successful people use AMBI." "The best skin lightening creams in the world." This 1969 DRUM magazine ad promotes AMBI skin lightening creams, claiming they create a "lighter, clearer complexion." It describes AMBI as a scientifically formulated product that "smooths and lightens skin" while keeping it healthy and non-shiny. Variants include "AMBI SPECIAL" for all skin types and "AMBI EXTRA" for faster results. City: Johannesburg Province or State: Gauteng Country: South Africa Date Created: 02-06-1969 Creator: Drum Ads Credit Notice: Drum Ads / Bailey's African History Archive / african.pictures Keywords: