Lagos, Nigeria — Controversial artist Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, better known as Portable, don spark plenty gbas gbos online as him share im thoughts on Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson’s current weight loss. For one trending video, Portable talk say e surprise say Mercy dey married, as im remember watch am for films during im pikin days.
Portable reflect on Mercy Johnson’s curvier shape wey don change over time, admitting say at first e think say she don do surgery. But he later praised her natural beauty, dey question why many women dey patronize the trend of Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) to change their bodies. “I thought Mercy Johnson did BBL; I never knew her body was natural. Her husband probably told her to lose weight because her body was getting a lot of attention,” he stated.
As the discussion dey hot online, Mercy Johnson don tak am easy with critics. Earlier, she drop a TikTok video where she make am clear say she no dey disturbed by people wey dey talk about her body.
Portable continue with im assertion, suggesting say public commentary on Mercy’s figure fit don push her husband to ask her to lose weight for peace inside their home. His words, “Mercy Johnson’s husband probably told her to go and lose weight to stop receiving attention from men, hence why she reduced a lot,” suggesting say her weight loss fit be influenced by her husband’s concern.
Dis kind talk follow as Mercy Johnson’s fans don dey express concern about her appearance. She go viral for promoting her slim tea brand on social media where her new look dey raise eyebrows. As people dey engage with Portable’s comments, many don relate with the pressure women dey face regarding body image in the society.
Portable also throway respect to women from Kogi State, Mercy Johnson’s home state, for their natural curves. He ask how many women wan continue to go the root of body enhancement instead of embracing their original shape. This comment don resonate with many who dey criticize the obsession with cosmetic surgeries among celebrities and influencers.
For reaction, fans and followers don dey drop comment for social media, some agreeing with Portable, while others dey call him out for e opinion on another man’s wife. The hot talk around Mercy Johnson’s transformation don spark important conversations about body image, societal expectations, and the challenges women face in maintaining their self-esteem amidst public scrutiny.
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