Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus has spoken candidly about the emotional impact of online criticism, revealing that the body shaming she faced did not end even after losing almost 90 kilograms.
Sharing her story on Instagram, the actress disclosed that her transformation from 170kg to 83kg was the result of years of determination, discipline and personal sacrifice.
Prompt News reports Badmus said the process tested her physically and emotionally, but she remains proud of the progress she has made.
“Five years ago, I weighed 170KG. Today, in 2026, I weigh 83KG. That didn’t happen overnight. It took years of discipline, sacrifice, pain, consistency, tears, setbacks, and choosing my health every single day. It has been one of the hardest journeys of my life, and I’m incredibly proud of how far I’ve come.”
She lamented that instead of celebrating her achievement, many of the people who once mocked her for being overweight have continued to criticise her appearance after the weight loss.
“But here’s what breaks my heart… The same people who body-shamed me when I was plus-size are the same people body-shaming me now that I’ve lost the weight. What exactly do you want from me?”
According to the actress, losing a significant amount of weight naturally comes with physical changes, including loose skin, and she has been taking steps to care for herself through healthy living and collagen treatments.
“When someone loses almost 90KG, it’s completely normal for the skin to change. Of course, my skin will adjust. I’m doing my best to take care of myself, use collagen, stay healthy, and embrace every stage of this transformation.”
Badmus admitted that while she rarely reacts to negative comments online, they still affect her.
“Just because I don’t respond to the insults doesn’t mean they don’t hurt. It doesn’t mean I’m weak. It doesn’t mean I don’t have feelings. I’m human. Blood runs through my veins just like yours. Words have consequences.”
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She urged critics to acknowledge the effort behind her transformation rather than dwell on perceived imperfections.
“At my age, I think I’ve done something remarkable. Going from 170KG to 83KG isn’t a small achievement; instead of constantly pointing out what you think is wrong with my body, why not celebrate the strength, determination, and resilience it took to get here?”
The actress also appealed to women to support one another, noting that much of the criticism directed at her has come from fellow women.
“And to my fellow women, this part is especially for you. So much of this bullying comes from women. We often say, ‘Women should support women.’ But where is that support when another woman is fighting to become healthier and happier?”
She ended her message by encouraging kindness and reminding people that body shaming is harmful regardless of a person’s size.
“Nobody deserves to be bullied for being plus-size, and nobody deserves to be bullied for losing weight either. I’m proud of my journey. I’m still growing, still healing, and still becoming the best version of myself. You don’t have to love my body, but you can choose to respect it. Be kind. Always. I REMAIN ENIOLA BADMUS…..A HOUSEHOLD NAME Eniolabadmus.”
