This archive report was first published on 16 October 2019.
Kenyan singer Avtil, popularly known as Avtil, has spoken out about her postpartum body, saying she doesn't care about having a flat tummy. In a recent post, she shared a photo flaunting her postpartum body, stating that she's not in a hurry to get a flat tummy.
Avtil, who gave birth last year, has never revealed the father of her child despite rumors that he was sired with a popular producer. Her post has encouraged women, who flooded the comment section sharing their struggles with post-baby bodies.
Some of the comments from her fans include:
- tabitha.njenga said, 'I always tell myself I have a flat tummy only that “l” is silent …I always take it as a gift from my little one.'
- strongerthanthor advised, 'You look good. Just drop the attitude and pride then you get the bod you want.'
- celestinendinda jokingly said, 'Flat tummy zitatupata mbele???… looking good mummy?'
- kennto shared, 'Just as pleasure, I believe looking good starts in the mind you feel good definitely you look good too ❤️❤️'
- nanacychepkorir said, 'Life has to go on…we just breathe in. Hold take a photo and breath out.'
- caroireri shared her own experience, 'What are you talking about and me what will I say? My twins gave me a tummy and added over 20.'
- sispqueen encouraged her, 'Looking fabulous honey, flat or not!!!! What matters is the life that came out of that tummy…??? You are yummy mummy.'
- racheltati shared her own struggles, 'Wah, my struggles as well. 6 months post CS and I look 9months pregnant and I don’t care oooo. I gym as well but for my own sanity.'
Avtil's post has sparked a conversation about body positivity and self-acceptance, encouraging women to be comfortable in their bodies, just like she is.
