“Being fat is not the problem. Hating yourself is,” Eniola Badmus speaks on fatphobia

Nigerian prominent actress Eniola Badmus addressed issues of self-worth and body image, encouraging women to separate their value from their physical appearance, on Friday, February 20, 2026.

In a recent Facebook post, the actress stated that hating oneself because of one’s size is a problem. 

“Being fat is not the problem. Hating yourself is. Doubting yourself is believing you’re not enough is. That’s the real struggle.”

Speaking on self-worth and body image, the actress emphasised that one can be unstoppable at any size. “You can be confident, successful, loved, admired, and unstoppable at any size,” she said.

 Addressing weight loss, the actress advises losing weight from a place of love, not shame. She also urged women to embrace their bodies regardless of physical changes.

“Even before the weight changes, you must love the body you’re in right now. Respect it. Thank it. Celebrate it,” she said.