Badmus said the transformation did not happen overnight but was the result of years of discipline, sacrifice, consistency, endurance and a deliberate commitment to prioritising her health.
The Nollywood actress revealed on Instagram that she reduced her weight from 170kg to 83kg over the past five years, describing the journey as one of the toughest experiences of her life. Despite the challenges, she said she is proud of how far she has come.
“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. It has been one of the hardest journeys of my life, and I’m incredibly proud of how far I’ve come,” she wrote.
However, she lamented that the same people who mocked her when she was plus-size are now criticising her after losing weight. She explained that changes to the skin are normal after shedding nearly 90kg and said she is doing everything possible to care for herself through healthy living, collagen and self-acceptance.
She noted that remaining silent in the face of insults does not mean the comments do not hurt, stressing that she is human and that words have consequences. According to her, the achievement of losing almost 90kg should be celebrated rather than criticised.
The actress also called on women to support one another, saying much of the body shaming comes from fellow women despite repeated calls for female solidarity. She maintained that no one deserves to be bullied for being plus-size or for losing weight.
Badmus said she remains proud of her journey and is still growing, healing and becoming the best version of herself, urging people to choose kindness and respect even if they do not admire her body.
