Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday has spoken out against what she calls double standards in how society treats women and their bodies.

In a video shared on social media, the actress criticised men who now advise women to embrace their natural bodies after years of mocking and criticising their appearance.

According to her, the same people who once ridiculed women for not having certain body features are now the ones discouraging cosmetic surgery.

Blessing said the pressure from such comments has pushed many women to consider body enhancement procedures, including the Brazilian Butt Lift, widely known as BBL.

She argued that constant criticism and unrealistic expectations have played a major role in the rise of cosmetic surgeries among women.

She said, “You people mocked women for years because of their bodies, but now you are the same ones telling them to love themselves the way they are. Many women went for BBL because of the insults and pressure they received about their bodies. You bullied women for not having big backsides, and now you are telling them not to do surgery. No amount of insults or abuse will push me to change my body. This body is my hard work and the success I have achieved”.

The actress stressed that every woman should have the freedom to decide what to do with her body without facing judgment from others.

Blessing also made it clear that she is satisfied with her current body and has no plans to change it because of outside opinions.

However, she noted that the only type of procedure she might consider in the future would be weight loss surgery if it ever becomes necessary.

“I am proud of my body, and I will not alter it because people talk. Women should be free to make their own decisions about their bodies. If I ever decide to do any surgery, it will only be weight-loss surgery. I will not go for enhancement procedures like BBL. People should stop judging women for the choices they make about their bodies”, she said.

Blessing’s comments have added to ongoing conversations about body image and cosmetic surgery. Her message highlights the pressure many women face and calls for greater respect for personal choices about their bodies.

As discussions about beauty standards continue online, her statement reflects a growing call for people to avoid judging others based on appearance.