Popular singers, Teni Makanaki and Ice Prince, have, at opened up on the physical and mental demands of their weight loss journeys.
Teni stirred conversations online during the week after responding to critics who questioned her slimmer physique. The singer stated that if people knew what she went through to lose the weight, they would be happy for her.
The reactions followed a video she shared with Olamide to promote their new song, Zion. In the clip, Teni wore a fitted red outfit, accessorised with gold chains and styled with bantu knots, making her slimmer frame more noticeable than the oversized looks she is often associated with.
An X user, identified as Otunba Bini, expressed concern over her appearance, writing, “Should we be concerned about Teni’s size or should we mind our business? How Teni went from plus size to this present size that looks summarised is something that I think should be concerning.”
Reacting, Teni wrote, “If you know wetin I face to lose this weight, you go happy for me.”
The singer had previously addressed speculations surrounding her transformation, maintaining that she did not undergo surgery. She said she achieved the results naturally through discipline, exercise and a strict diet plan.
In a similar vein, Ice Prince also spoke on his body transformation while announcing the release of his latest album days later. Sharing details of his routine on Instagram, the rapper listed habits he adopted, including cutting out sugar, alcohol, soda, bread and pasta, quitting smoking, regular exercise, daily walks, healthier meals and maintaining consistent sleep patterns.
He also added, “Ginger tea, green tea or black coffee daily. OMAD four times a week and TWOMAD three times weekly. 50 % protein, 30 % vegetables and 20 % carbohydrates. 10pm bedtime, six to seven hours of sleep, 1 hour read daily, chew gum and mind my business. I have never tried, nor had any interest in trying any drug, substance or supplement in my life. New album out tomorrow.”
Their revelations have since sparked conversations online, with many fans praising their discipline, while others debated the pressures celebrities face over body image and appearance.
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