By Ireti Asemota.
In a segment that’s lighting up airwaves and timelines alike, popular Wazobia FM OAP Nedu (real name Chinedu Ani Emmanuel) dropped a jaw-dropping revelation about the extreme lengths some slim women in Lagos are allegedly going to curve out that “thicc” figure. On his recent show, the controversial host claimed he’s heard whispers of ladies deliberately getting pregnant to snag those pregnancy pounds—then hitting the reset button with an abortion once they’ve “gathered the weight.”
“There is this trend in Nigeria now. I stay in Lagos, so let me use Lagos,” Nedu spilled. “Some very slim girls, I have heard, when they want to add some weight, what they do is they get pregnant. Once they gather the pregnancy weight, they will now terminate the pregnancy.”
The clip, which has racked up thousands of views on X since Saturday, hit like a thunderclap—sparking a frenzy of shock, side-eyes, and straight-up skepticism. Nedu, no stranger to stirring the pot (remember his rants on Lagos “big girls” and their mystery benefactors?), framed it as insider gist from the streets, but is this urban legend or cold fact?
The Internet’s Split Verdict: “Wild!” vs. “Cap!”
X is a battlefield of reactions, with the video clip reposted over 60 times in hours. Believers are reeling:
- Shock Mode Activated: “This is insane! Health risks aside, the audacity…” one user vented, echoing the horror at the potential dangers— from incomplete abortions to fertility fallout.
- “Heard It Too” Crew: A few chimed in with “vibes only” nods, claiming similar tea from Lekki salons or VI hookups, but zero receipts.
The doubters? They’re louder:
- Skeptic Supreme: “Nedu dey yarn dust again. Who go risk life for ‘curves’ like that? Cap.” (84 replies deep, mostly eye-roll emojis.)
- Health Heads Up: “Madness. Better ways to gain weight without playing Russian roulette with your womb.”
No official clapback from Nedu yet, but if his track record holds, expect a follow-up episode doubling down—or dodging.
The Real Talk: Why This Hits Hard (And Why It’s Risky AF)
Lagos’ body positivity wave is real—social media’s all about #ThickGirlSummer, but the pressure on slim frames is brutal. From “skinny-shaming” at owambes to filter-fueled Insta envy, some gals chase curves like it’s a full-time gig. But pregnancy as a hack? Experts say hell no.
- Medical Mayhem: Docs warn intentional pregnancy-abortion cycles can wreck havoc—hormonal chaos, uterine scarring, infections, even long-term infertility. Plus, underweight pregnancies already spike risks like low birth weight or preterm labor if carried full-term.
- Smarter Swerves: Naija nutritionists push balanced eats (yam, plantain, nuts), gym glow-ups, or supplements like Apetamin (that syrupy weight wizard—but watch the liver drama). No need for nine-month detours.
Studies from Lagos clinics show excessive gestational weight gain is already a vibe (up to 29% in some spots), tied to obesity spikes and baby blues—but the flip side? Underweight moms gaining too little is the bigger Naija norm, not this extreme flip.
If it’s true (big if), it’s a symptom of deeper shade: societal beauty standards turning bodies into battlegrounds. Ladies, your frame is fire as is—curves or not. Hit the kitchen, not the clinic.
What’s your take? Gist in the comments. Nedu, we waiting for part 2.
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