Nkechi Blessing Breaks Down Over Viral Gym Photo Body Shaming Incident
Actress Nkechi Blessing has recounted her painful experience after a photo of her natural body was taken without permission at a Lagos gym and went viral, sparking widespread ridicule. Speaking on The Honest Bunch podcast, Nkechi described how a woman secretly captured her image and posted it online, subjecting her to public body shaming. The actress, who is a mother to a six-year-old son, said the incident left her feeling violated and angry. “This is my body; this is how I’ve always been. I have a 6-year-old son. You got a BBL and you’re taking pictures of me who has a natural body. Are you stupid, sis?” Nkechi said, becoming visibly emotional. She revealed that she eventually tracked down the woman responsible and had her arrested, despite the gym initially refusing to release the individual’s information. Nkechi emphasised that she wears what makes her feel comfortable and is not trying to hide from anyone. “I didn’t come online for this. You take a picture of me with a natural body—are you serious? I found her, and I got her arrested,” she added, sobbing as she spoke. Her account sheds light on the challenges of body shaming and privacy invasion in public spaces and online, while highlighting her determination to defend herself.