Nigerian singer, Aituaje Vivian Ebele Iruobe, popularly known as Waje, has opened up about her long battle with body insecurities and how she eventually found confidence in herself.
The 44-year-old music star made the revelation during a recent episode of Her Next Chapter podcast hosted by Tope Olowoniyan, where she spoke candidly about her struggles with being “heavy at the top” and how it affected her self-image in her younger years.
According to Waje, she spent much of her 20s trying to hide her body shape because she felt uncomfortable and insecure about her endowment.
“Even before I had my child, I have always been heavy at the top. I used to hide it. In my 20s, I used to wear like three bras. I used to be very uncomfortable about how heavy I was at the top,” she said.
The award-winning singer explained that with time, she began to grow into herself and stopped allowing her insecurities to control how she saw her body.
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Waje noted that maturity and self-awareness played a major role in helping her embrace her natural physique, while motherhood also gave her a new perspective on body image and self-acceptance.
She further revealed that some of her close friends, including rapper M.I and celebrated dancer Kaffy, were instrumental in helping her build confidence and develop a thick skin against negative comments.
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Their support, she said, helped her gradually overcome the pressure of public opinion and become more comfortable in her own skin.
Waje’s heartfelt confession has since sparked conversations online, with many fans praising her honesty and applauding her for speaking openly about a struggle many women can relate to.
Her story adds to the growing number of celebrities using their platforms to encourage self-love, confidence, and body positivity.
