Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus has called for an end to body shaming, saying she faced criticism both as a plus-size woman and even after losing nearly half her body weight in a years-long health journey.
The actress made the appeal in a post shared on her verified Instagram account, @eniola_badmus, on Thursday July 9, while reflecting on her transformation from 170 kilogrammes to 83 kilogrammes and the emotional toll of online criticism.
According to her, the journey was not easy and required unwavering commitment over several years. She however expressed disappointment that the same people who mocked her for being overweight have continued to criticise her after her weight loss.
She acknowledged that significant weight loss naturally comes with physical changes, adding that she is embracing every stage of the process while taking care of her health. She said the constant criticism still affects her, even though she had chosen not to respond publicly.
The actress urged Nigerians to focus on the determination behind her transformation rather than perceived imperfections. She challenged women to show more compassion to one another, noting that most of the online bullying directed at her had come from women.
Eniola added that no one should be ridiculed because of their body size or personal appearance.
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