What Exactly Do You Want? – Eniola Badmus Laments Continued Criticism Despite Weight Loss

Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus has spoken on the criticism she still receives years after losing a large amount of weight, saying negative comments have continued despite her physical transformation.

Naija News reports that the actress shared fresh photos on her Instagram page on Thursday as she reflected on the journey that changed her life over the past five years.

She revealed that she weighed 170 kilograms five years ago but now weighs 83 kilograms after making steady lifestyle changes aimed at improving her health.

Badmus described the process as one of the hardest experiences she has ever faced.

She said the change did not happen within a short time but came through years of discipline, sacrifice, consistency, emotional struggles, setbacks and a daily commitment to healthier living.

Eniola said she is happy with how far she has come but admitted that the reactions from some people have been difficult to handle.

According to the actress, many of those who mocked her when she was overweight are now criticising her because of her slimmer appearance.

She said: “Five years ago, I weighed 170KG. Today, in 2026, I weigh 83KG. That didn’t happen overnight. It took years of discipline, sacrifice, pain, consistency, tears, setbacks and choosing my health every single day.

“The same people who body-shamed me when I was plus-size are the same people body-shaming me now that I’ve lost the weight. What exactly do you want from me?

“Just because I don’t respond to the insults doesn’t mean they don’t hurt. It doesn’t mean I’m weak. It doesn’t mean I don’t have feelings. I’m human.

“Nobody deserves to be bullied for being plus-size, and nobody deserves to be bullied for losing weight either. I’m proud of my journey. I’m still growing, still healing and still becoming the best version of myself.”