Eniola Badmus, a renowned Nollywood actress, has addressed the issue of body shaming on social media platforms following the recent sentencing of Tiktoker Ego.
According to reports, the TikToker was arraigned in court and sentenced to two years imprisonment for cyberstalking and committing a felony. However, it was later disclosed that she chose to pay a fine of N150,000 to secure her freedom.
In an emotional Instagram post, Eniola shared her experiences of being body-shamed when she was plus size and how even now, on her fitness journey, she continues to face negative comments from internet trolls. She also highlighted that she faced heavy criticism for her political choice.
Speaking out against the trolls, Eniola urged people to allow others to live their lives and be respected, emphasizing that not everyone has the strength to handle such cyberbullying, and many silently struggle with depression and low self-esteem.
Check out her post below:
“I will like to address an issue that has been plaguing social media platforms and online communities: defamatory statements about me. How do you wake up, go on social media and pull people down by making false/negative comments about them and still expect Mercy from God?
“This is someone you do not even know! Common! You have no single fact/evidence but will sit behind your phones and make a smooth video defaming my personality. Why? When I was plus size, it was the height of body shaming; now, on my fitness journey, the same negative comments when I made my political choice, the same negatives. Guys, let people live their lives and respect them for it. Some of us have the muscle to keep it going; how about those that can’t and silently struggle with depression and low self-esteem?
“We celebrities are human; we have blood running through our veins like you. No one judges your choice or approach to life in your corner, so why judge on personal and human actions? More often than not, I ignore these comments or don’t even bother reading them, but sometimes, it hits badly, and you truly and really want to set an example.
“I am aware that defamation is a serious matter and can have severe consequences both legally and socially. It is essential to recognize the impact of our words on others and the responsibilities that come with expressing our opinions publicly. While freedom of speech is a fundamental right, I think it should be exercised responsibly and with consideration for the potential harm it may cause. Above all, let’s spread love.
Love you guys”.
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