Tag: Body-Shaming

30Apr By Czar Owolabi MarcusNo Comments

Celebs

Actress Phuti Khomo slams trolls telling her not to wear a crop top

South African actress Phuti Khomo has hit back at trolls for body shaming her after she shared a picture of herself wearing a crop top. A visibly annoyed Phuti took to her Instagram to make it clear that the flood of “solutions” on how to deal with “problematic” features on her body were definitely not welcome. Phuti was not impressed by their comments that she shouldn't wear a crop top because of how her stomach apparently looks. “So like, I've been receiving a lot of DMs and I think I just wanna talk about these DMs. I'm not sure but does it look like I have a stomach problem? I don't think so. I don't believe so,” Phuti asked before adding, “I have people in my DMs saying I have problems and maybe I shouldn't wear something like a crop top ... OK, let me tell you something,...

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10Feb By Czar Owolabi MarcusNo Comments

Celebs

Wema Sepetu proves body positivity is a crab in the bucket mentality

Tanzanian actress and model, Wema Sepetu is being shamed for actually gett8ing to the right size for a woman her height and age. Let that sink in for a minute. Her haters have been taking to her social media account to leave negative remarks about the fact that she has lost weight and is now the right BMI (body mass index) for her height. This is a rather interesting thing to note because it gives credence to the argument that body positivity as a movement isn’t for every woman but rather for women who are overweight and do not want to be held accountable nor reminded that it is actually immensely irresponsible to allow yourself to get to an unhealthy weight. Wema Sepetu is the latest instalment of this narrative as we have seen it repeated in the lives of Adelle, the UK singer a...

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2Sep By Czar Owolabi MarcusNo Comments

Lifestyle

Thickleeyonce Blasted For Body Shaming Skinny People

Best known for her body-positive and outspoken character, Thickleeyonce has been a role model for plus-size women ever since she popped up onto the celebrity streets. Since then millions of Mzansi women have admired and looked up to her for her body-positive content, which seeks to challenge the status quo of plus-size women not being the ideal body type. She is big, beautiful, confident and brave enough to let anyone know. Her confidence has landed her endorsements from major brands who are also trying to shift society's view on plus-size women. Thickleeyonce has worked with international brands like Savage X Fenty, lingerie line owned by Rihanna and has influencers such as Normani, Kehlani, Meg Thee Stallion and Christina Milan and Mzansi's very own Thickleeyonce on its list. ...

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22Jan By Czar Owolabi MarcusNo Comments

Entertainment

Fans unapologetically clap back at troll for body shaming Tallia Oyando

Reggae Queen, Tallia Oyando garnered 1 million+ followers on Instagram, but a section of fans were quick to body shame her instead. Taking to her Instagram, the media personality decided to flaunt her toned body, donning a gym bra and tight booty shorts that curved out her figure. Her caption read: '1 Million Organic Followers ??? thank you so much. Appreciate you. Love Always #NightNurse' Love was sent all the way as followers lauded a job well done and charged up to celebrate her victory. 'You kick-ass daughter of mine. Loooove you ❤️??' '*Organic!* That’s what’s up Ma??????????' 'Yes!! Congrats #NightNurse and much love to your followers. ???' 'Where are we collecting the appreciation hampers for being awesome followers ????' '❤️Love and light. Keep shining ...

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12Nov By dthataNo Comments

Celebs

Troll Apologizes For Body-Shaming Eniola Badmus Because Of Her Unexpected Reply

A troll apologized to actress Eniola Badmus shortly after body-shaming her and the apology came because of how Eniola responded to the insult. The actress shared a lovely photo of herself in a little velvet dress and IG user @mundigeoffrey insulted her. "See as you dey shapeless like agege bread," the troll commented. Rather than call the follower out, Eniola replied with emojis of a laughing face. This caused the troll to quickly apologize.

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31Oct By Czar Owolabi MarcusNo Comments

Celebs

I am enjoying this journey of total self acceptance – Singer Lorraine Lionheart

UK based Botswana singer, Lorraine Lionheart took to social media to speak about how she had to deal with body shaming and negativity. The curvaceous bombshell wrote... 'I Must admit I don’t fully love stretch marks and cellulite yet, but I am enjoying this journey of total self acceptance .Very self empowering. Not easy but I’m fucking winning the battle. 10 yrs ago I used to feel pretty with fake hair, but I learnt to love my own natural hair and now I rock my dreads like I own the entire universe. No dig at whoever chooses to wear fake hair, everybody has the right to wear their hair however they like. Years ago I was told I had to always hide my body because it’s apparently too sexual and offensive to the public. It’s mad that girls with smaller curves can wear the exact same shit...

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18Sep By Czar Owolabi MarcusNo Comments

Celebs

Body shaming me directly or indirectly doesn’t move me – Actress Ify Okeke

Actress Ify Okeke in an Instagram post addressed to trolls, stated that getting body-shamed doesn't move her no matter how it comes. Advocating for self-love, the Nollywood actress added that she gets upset when she gets DMs and calls from people whining about being depressed when its all linked to the feeling of being inferior over their body size. She wrote; Anybody who knows me to well know that BODY SHAMING ME DIRECTLY or INDIRECTLY doesn't move me. Yes, am an emotional person but that part NO DEY WORK! Truly I had to do this to help a lot of people. Everyday I get CALLS, DMs, SMS, WHATSPP, MESSENGERS etc with cry of DEPRESSION or a question of HOW DO YOU DO IT? And what’s causing the DEPRESSION? COMPLEX! INFERIORITY COMPLEX ABOUT THEIR BODY SIZE. And I get so upset when th...

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26Aug By Czar Owolabi MarcusNo Comments

Lifestyle

Huddah Monroe shades haters comparing her to plus size women

The boss chick, Huddah has warned against being compared especially to plus size women who are just not her match. On Thursday, up on her Insta story the businesswoman expressed strong dislike for being compared to women of a different body size. But cautioned social media users against body-shaming women and making them feel insecure under their skin. According to her, ‘a Lioness’ (who is her), can never be compared to ‘an elephant’. And your size matters less the minute you stop tolerating such criticisms and feel content with who you are. After all, that is what makes us all unique. She penned: The way people compared the small, tiny, petite me to plus size women is just sad. Get a life you can’t compare a lioness to an elephant, they are animals but different size and ...

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30Apr By Czar Owolabi MarcusNo Comments

Entertainment

Cassper slammed for body shaming

Cassper Nyovest once again found himself on the Twitter trend list after he accused of body shaming another person at the gym in a post showing off his body. Cassper used to call himself a "sexy chubby nigga" but has been shedding the kilos and working on his body of late. That was why fans were so shocked when he suddenly posted a snap of himself in the gym and compared himself to another person who was not in the same shape as he is. "I used to be the guy in the background. Hard work and dedication put me in the front line!" he wrote with a guy on the phone in the background clearly in frame. While Cass may have been trying to motivate the people, he was soon dragged for "body shaming" the man. Cassper defended himself, saying that the man was a friend and everything was c...

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17Feb By BobbyNo Comments

Celebs

I’m Not Your Friend – T. Lolo Responds to Davido’s Apology

After allegedly body-shaming a certain barrister identified as T. Lolo, Nigerian singer, Davido tendered an apology, which still doesn’t seem to go well with the aggrieved lady. Davido, in a lengthy post on his social media explained that Temi and her man knows him personally and could have easily reached out to him privately but she opted for calling him out online and that hurt him uncontrollably. However, T.Lolo has taken to her Instastory to to deny knowing Davido personally and claimed she is neither his friend. Davido also clear the air on the alleged beef between him and Wizkid and he insisted that the duo are in good terms.

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14Dec By Czar Owolabi MarcusNo Comments

Celebs

Winnie Nwagi hits back at body-shaming critics, Says ‘Go and hang’

Time and again Swangz Avenue’s Winnie Nwagi has had a wardrobe malfunction and has been dragged for it on social media. The curvy singer who is not afraid of exposing her goodies for her fans has been thrown under the bus on many occasions most especially for her desire to ‘not wear a bra’. Winnie shared photos of her sexy self on a cool Wednesday exposing her bust. The fans were quick to jump on the photos with disgusting body-shaming comments. When she saw that she could not take the heat, the ‘Matala’ hit maker disabled comments and hit back at all those that had problem with her boobs re-sharing the same photo with a caption “This is for y’all who are mad about my titties. YOU CAN GO HANG!”

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5Aug By dthataNo Comments

Celebs

I Don’t Plan Getting Boob Job & Body Shaming Doesn’t Affect Me – Uriel Oputa

Former Big Brother Nigeria contestant, Uriel Oputa, has made it known to her body-shamers that no matter how much they try, their constant criticism does not in any way affect her. In a chat with Sunday Scoop, Uriel said: “Body shaming does not affect me; I just move on. I feel people who do that are not confident in themselves. I feel those people are cowards who lack self-esteem. I have no plans to do a boob job.” Speaking on her new talk show, Uriel Talks, she said: “Uriel Talks is a talk show where I talk about issues that affect people. The last one I did was about whether it’s right to move in with your partner when you’re not married. These are things that happen every day so we’re just trying to analyse them. It is an interactive show where people share different vi...

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19Mar By Czar Owolabi MarcusNo Comments

News

Outrage Over New Yorker Magazine’s “Repulsive” Body-shaming Of President Trump

The New Yorker magazine has come under fire for its latest cover, which depicts an unflattering photo of a naked President Trump addressing reporters. The cover photo was obviously aimed at mocking Trump's appearance and the magazine was criticized after it tweeted an early look at the image. Critics said the image was disgusting and repulsive. They accused the magazine of body shaming the President and said the fact it was being directed at Trump, who has many critics, still doesn't make it OK. Even people who dislike Trump commented saying it was inappropriate. One Twitter user wrote: "I dislike Trump, but they could have done without the body shaming. Especially considering that is a culture we are all trying to get away from." Collin Rea tweeted: I get that, but as someone ...

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12Mar By Czar Owolabi MarcusNo Comments

Interviews

Sex Is A Very Important Part Of Life, In Fact It Is The Reason Why There Is Life In The First Place – Lorraine

Sex education is very important, if the kids are well tutored, it will be a big influence for them in understanding the act of sex as the grow. Mycelebrityandi.com had a session with curvy singer, songwriter and sex vlogger, Lorraine Lionheart, and she opened up on her life, career and the need for sex education. Tell us about yourself and where you are from? I am a singer and songwriter from Botswana, currently based in the United Kingdom. How do you come about music? My music is influenced by cultures and sounds from all around Africa and often has a little Western touch too as I have spent nearly half my life in Europe, and that's bound to have an impact on my creativity. I write from a place of connectedness with myself and my environment. I believe in artistic honesty. H...

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23Feb By Czar Owolabi MarcusNo Comments

Lifestyle

Plus Size Model Eva Speaks On Body-shaming

Plus size model, Eva Kiss shared a new picture on social media and speaks on body-shaming. ‘ BEING A WOMAN• is hard Af! No boobs? Dang, grow some.Boobs?cover yourself.You’re so vulgar.No booty?everyone will laugh at you for it.Booty?well,you better cover yourself cause you don’t wanna draw attention to that booty .Short?you need to wear heels .Tall?dang you can’t be taller than your man.Also ,never wear heels.Skinny?gotta gain weight cause nobody likes a fat woman .You like makeup?heck no.No makeup?please take care of yourself.Dont be so lazy .We women are constantly shamed for everything so we might as well do whatever you want. •F your beauty standards!!!’

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17Jan By Czar Owolabi MarcusNo Comments

Entertainment

Don Jazzy Apologizes To Woman Who Accused Him Of Body-Shaming Her

Don Jazzy has promptly apologized to a woman who accused him of body-shaming her, and he took it a step further by taking down the offensive post. The Mavin boss shared a seemingly innocent photo collage featuring 4 women. Each woman was graded with a certain percentage, based on their looks. The photo had a caption saying "Your battery level is your bae" and Don Jazzy chose the last woman, Rihanna, with 76% - 100%. A Twitter user who was also featured in the photo, in which she was graded 1% - 25%, informed Don Jazzy that it was offensive and tantamount to body-shaming and he quickly took down the post then apologized. What's body shaming in this one now. Some people take things too seriously.

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11Oct By Czar Owolabi MarcusNo Comments

Lifestyle

Plus Size Model Thick Leeyonce Has Zero Tolerance For Body-shaming Trolls

Photographer and plus-size model, Thick Leeyonce is unapologetically proud of her curves and has a no-nonsense approach to anyone who tries to get her down. The university student has become a voice of motivation for plus-size women with over 200 000 followers on Instagram and 102 000 on Twitter. But there will always be hate... She told Sowetan that she has no patience for body shaming on social media, because people just want to drag her into their own self-hatred. "Some people are not comfortable with seeing someone who is comfortable in their own skin and I have learnt that some people go out of their way to try and put me down or bring me down to their level of self-hatred. But I have learnt that misery loves company, and I choose not to feel bad about myself because of so...

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13Oct By Czar Owolabi MarcusNo Comments

Entertainment

Singer Omowunmi Come For People Calling Her Fat

Singer Omawunmi is tired of people calling her fat. She came online this morning saying she has accepted herself and her body and wants people to leave it like that. She wrote; "This is my b**ch resting face... Which can also mean 'honesty, I can't be bothered'. I have come to own and accept the real me, when/if I have to change my body, I may do it. So till then this my response to 'Omawumi is fat'. So I've added a few kilos, Omawumi is beautiful Jare!!! #wonderwoman #omawonder #ownit #timeless Honestly, most people should also accept themselves the way they are. No be everybody go be size 6 oh."

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3Aug By Czar Owolabi MarcusNo Comments

Celebs

Actress Tonto Dikeh Thanks Fans For Not Body Shaming Her

Nollywood sweetheart, Tonto Dikeh-Churchill took to social media to thank her fans for not body shaming her. I have been smiling ear to ear for days now because of your lovely comments My #INSTAFAM•• Yessss of course I read all my comments,Who lied that we dont???•• That's what we Live for lol,Enjoying the Highs ands Lows of it all•• Y'all bursting my head oooooo with praises•• Thanks my people,I couldn't appreciate y'all individually(Baby drama) so I did this post to say THANK YOU ALL FOR LETTING ME BE ME AND APPRECIATING MY NEW BODY AND NOT PUTTING ME DOWN•• I LOVE YOU ALL?? GOD BLESS YOU ALL #MRSX #MAMAKING #IYAWOCHURCHILL??? A video posted by Mrs Tonto Dikeh-Churchill (@tontolet) on Aug 2, 2016 at 12:32pm PDT

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7Jun By Czar Owolabi Marcus2 Comments

Celebs

Ebube Nwagbo Blasts Body-Shamers

Nollywood actress, Ebube Nwagbo has been facing strong criticism from her fans regarding her new 'slim' look recently. The actress who is heavily endowed has changed these past weeks due to keeping fit and trim, but a lot says they don't like her new look. She took to her page this morning to address the body shaming saying it’s her choice to look this way!

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