This archive report was first published on 5 June 2020.
Published on June 5, 2020, Nigerian actress Tonto Dikeh has no qualms about undergoing cosmetic surgery to achieve her desired physique.
Sharing photos of her body before and after surgery on her Instagram account, Dikeh expressed pride in her decision, stating that she takes ownership of her body and its transformations.
As one of the curviest Nollywood actresses, Dikeh has been open about her love for a voluptuous figure, often celebrating her 'perfect' look on social media.
When asked about her decision to undergo surgery, Dikeh told the BBC in 2019, 'I don’t know, I can’t tell you how many [times I’ve had surgery]. Maybe I’ll be going for my third one. I want to do my breasts and touch up my belly as well.'
Speaking about her initial reservations, Dikeh revealed that she was conscious of her tummy and that it sparked the desire for a tweaked hourglass transformation.
‘The major thing I disliked about my body before was my tummy. It was so big, and I love to put on high waist cloths. So, when I dress up the dress would be folding because of my big tummy,' she said.
Since undergoing her butt surgery, Dikeh has reported an increase in confidence, stating that she no longer dresses at home due to her new look.
‘Men run after butts too much; once you have a big butt that’s how they would be running after you like something else. Who doesn’t know before that I have a good shape; if I don’t flaunt it now people would still criticize me so why don’t I just flaunt it?' she said.
Addressing critics who accuse her of going against African culture, Dikeh stated, 'Based on African mentality, people still haven’t come to terms with butt surgery. But why would I be ashamed to say I did butt surgery? I have broken away from that stereotyped norm that African women need to be silent about some things about their body.'
