Nigerian media personality and actress Omotunde Adebowale David, famously known as Lolo 1, has shed light on the reasons behind the growing trend of body enhancements among women.
On her podcast “Say My Piece,” co-hosted with comedian Ogbolor, Lolo 1 candidly discussed the normalization of cosmetic surgery and the societal pressures that contribute to it.
During the episode, Lolo 1 revealed that she once considered undergoing surgery herself, specifically a breast reduction, due to the negative attention she received during her youth. As a teenager, she had larger breasts than her peers, which led to unwanted sexualization and harassment. The single mother of one reflected on how these experiences deeply affected her, shaping her views on body image and self-worth.
Whether you like it or not, it has become a norm; we are talking Body Enhancement. If I could have afforded it, I would have done breast reduction when I was younger because I had more boobs than girls my age at that time, and I didn’t see it as a symbol,” she shared. “Growing up, I got a lot of negative attention for it. Do you know how long I have been sexualized?”
Lolo 1 further explained that many women who choose to modify their bodies are often grappling with deep insecurities, often rooted in past traumas. She stressed that men play a significant role in fostering these insecurities, driving women to seek validation through body enhancement.
When you say a woman is insecure, it is always a response to some kind of trauma. The major part is men make you feel that way,” Lolo 1 asserted.
The conversation around body enhancement is not new, with various public figures weighing in on the topic. Months ago, Daddy Freeze expressed his disdain for the popular Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) procedure, comparing its appearance to that of a camel and highlighting the risks involved, including fatalities.
Veteran actor Kanayo Kanayo also criticized the trend, questioning why husbands aren’t sponsoring their wives for such surgeries if they are supposedly beneficial. He likened BBL to a “Secondary school relationship,” suggesting that many women who undergo the procedure do not find lasting relationships.
Additionally, popular figure Dr. Aproko warned about the dangers of BBL, noting that many women pursue the surgery without fully understanding the risks, despite it being one of the most hazardous forms of cosmetic surgery.
Even Nigerian rapper Erigga has commented on the phenomenon, suggesting that women undergo BBL surgeries primarily to capture men’s attention.
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