Controversial Nigerian singer Portable has stirred reactions with his comments on Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson’s weight loss.
In a video circulating online, Portable alleged that Mercy’s husband, Prince Odi Okojie, influenced her decision to shed weight to reduce male attention. The singer admitted he once assumed the actress had undergone BBL but later realized her transformation was natural.
Mercy Johnson’s husband probably told her to lose weight to stop receiving attention from men. I thought she did BBL, never knew her body was natural,” Portable remarked.
Fans first raised concerns last month after Mercy Johnson shared a video promoting her slim tea brand. The mother of four’s noticeably trimmer figure sparked mixed reactions, with some supporters praising her transformation while others expressed worry.
Portable’s comments echo broader debates about the growing trend of weight loss among Nigerian celebrities. Public figures like BBNaija’s Tacha, Davido’s wife Chioma, and actress Eniola Badmus have all faced scrutiny over their slimmer appearances, with reasons ranging from personal choice to external pressures.
In 2023, comedian Warri Pikin opened up about her own weight loss journey, revealing the influence her husband had on her transformation. Similarly, Eniola Badmus admitted to undergoing gastric bypass surgery, sharing the challenges she faced throughout the process.
The trend has sparked discussions, with critics like Blessing CEO questioning the societal pressures behind the shift from body enhancements to extreme weight loss, labeling it a “slimming pandemic.”
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