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Comedienne and Nollywood actress Chioma Omeruah, widely known as Chigul, has spoken candidly about dealing with body-shaming and online criticism, describing herself as a “work in progress” while embracing her journey as a plus-size woman.
In a recent interview with Sunday Scoop, Chigul opened up about how she copes with public opinions about her body, choosing to own her truth rather than shy away from it.
“I am fat. Your truth is your truth; and we’re all works in progress. Yes, we don’t say ‘fat’ anymore; they say ‘plus size’ or whatever. I still use ‘fat,’ because if you go to school, the opposite of ‘thin’ is fat,” she stated.
While society increasingly promotes body positivity, Chigul made it clear that self-acceptance has been central to her growth.
“However, I now realise that I’m a work in progress. I love what I see and who I am,” she added.
The comic star acknowledged that her appearance may not conform to traditional beauty standards often expected in the entertainment industry, but she remains undeterred in pursuing her craft.
“I’m not a size 12. But I also know that there’s probably nobody like me, and people can’t do what I can do. If the (acting) roles are not coming because people want someone smaller and younger, that’s fine. But I won’t let that stop me from doing what I feel I should be doing.”
Despite her strong stance, Chigul admitted that negative comments online can occasionally sting, depending on her emotional state.
“I won’t lie, yes, it does sometimes get to me. If I’m in the wrong mood, it might pinch me a bit, because we all have ups and downs,” she confessed.
To protect her peace of mind, the actress has adopted a firm strategy when dealing with trolls.
“What I do now is, I delete the comment. I go to anybody who liked that comment, I delete and block them too.”
She also offered insight into the mindset of online bullies, noting that their actions often reflect personal struggles.
“People who body-shame or hurt people, are also hurt. They have their own insecurities. That’s why they feel the need to body-shame people,” Chigul explained.
She criticised those who disguise their jabs as concern, stressing that real support should be done privately.
“Even when people come to my comment section and say things like, ‘I’m just trying to help you,’ I block them immediately. If you’re trying to help me, then send me a message. Don’t call me out publicly. That way, I believe you just want five minutes of fame. And, I can end that five minutes by deleting and blocking you. And, that is what I do now.”
Chigul’s bold and honest comments have sparked discussions across social media, with many commending her for standing firm in the face of criticism and for promoting a message of self-worth, confidence, and resilience.
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