Controversial Nigerian singer Portable has weighed in on Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson’s weight loss.
Kemi Filani reported last month that fans of beloved actress Mercy Johnson Okojie had expressed concern for her over her slimmer look. The movie star shared a video on her Instagram page promoting her slim tea brand. In the clip, the mother of four looked slimmer, which didn’t sit well with her fans, who flooded her comment section.
In a video captured online, the street singer alleged that the actress’ husband pressured her to lose weight to avoid advances from men. He stated that he once thought Mercy did BBL, but he realised her body is natural.
“Mercy Johnson’s husband probably told her to go and lose weight to stop receiving attention from men, hence why she reduced a lot. I thought she did BBL, never knew her body was natural”.
Similarly, Blessing CEO had addressed the growing list of celebrities and influencers joining the slimming and skinny trend. She questioned the slimming pandemic, as she noted how ladies have shifted their attention from BBL, tattoos, and thin waists to slimming down. She noted how they aren’t just growing thin but looking sick.
For the past few years, many celebrities have been hopping on the new trend of losing weight and debuting a slimmer look.
BBNaija Tacha made headlines as she debuted a trimmed look on social media. Her transformation got many netizens talking, as some attributed her weight loss to medication. Responding to them, Tacha questioned why her haters and critics found it hard to give her credit.
Last year, Davido’s wife, Chioma was the subject of discussion over her slender appearance while taking a walk around her neighborhood. The mother of two had first sparked concerns at her twins’ birthday when netizens noticed her sudden transformation, as she had shed a lot of weight and was looking slimmer.
Actress, Eniola Badmus, in 2022 underwent a gastric bypass surgery in Turkey. In an interview with City People, she admitted to going under the knife, revealing reasons and admitting that the journey wasn’t as easy as many portrayers it to be, stating that her eyes had seen all.
In 2023, comedian, Warri Pikin shocked many when she debuted her transformation body. She shed light on her remarkable weight loss journey, spilling the truth behind her transformation, which was not easy. She opened up about how her husband pressured her into it.
