OAP Nedu’s Controversial Claim: Pregnancy as a Weight-Gain Strategy Among Slim Lagos Women
In a
recent broadcast on Max 102.3 FM, Nigerian on-air personality Chinedu Ani
Emmanuel, popularly known as Nedu, ignited widespread debate by alleging that
some slim women in Lagos intentionally get pregnant as a means to gain weight,
only to terminate the pregnancy afterward.
The statement, made during a live radio segment, has drawn sharp criticism and sparked conversations across social media platforms.
According
to Nedu, he has heard of instances where “very slim girls” deliberately become
pregnant not for the purpose of childbirth or family planning, but rather to exploit
the natural weight gain associated with pregnancy. He claimed that once these
women achieve their desired body mass, they proceed to terminate the pregnancy.
Nedu’s
exact words were: “The one way girls dey do now for Nigeria… some very slim
girls, I’ve heard girls do it. When they want to add weight, what they do is
they get pregnant. Once they get pregnant, dem don come add weight, pregnancy
weight, then they will now terminate the pregnancy”.
Nedu emphasized that his comments were based on hearsay and not personal verification, yet the implications of such a claim have stirred strong reactions.
Critics have labeled the statement as reckless and potentially
harmful, arguing that it could perpetuate dangerous myths or normalize
unethical behavior. Some listeners expressed disbelief, while others condemned
the idea as both medically and morally troubling.
The
controversy touches on broader societal issues, including body image pressures,
the lengths to which individuals may go to conform to beauty standards, and the
ethical dimensions of reproductive choices.
In
Nigeria, where discussions around abortion remain sensitive and often
stigmatized, Nedu’s remarks have added fuel to an already complex discourse.
While no
empirical evidence has been presented to substantiate the claim, the viral
nature of the statement has prompted calls for responsible broadcasting and a
more nuanced approach to discussing health and lifestyle trends.
Public
health advocates have warned against trivializing pregnancy and abortion,
stressing the need for accurate information and support systems for women
navigating body image concerns.
In
conclusion, Nedu’s assertion, whether anecdotal or exaggerated, has opened a
window into the intersection of media influence, societal expectations, and
reproductive ethics. It serves as a reminder of the power of public figures to
shape narratives and the responsibility that comes with that influence.
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