In the Nigerian entertainment industry, curvy figures have become a major trend, with many celebrities embracing body enhancement procedures to achieve their desired look. While some opt for natural body sculpting through workouts and diets, others turn to cosmetic surgery for more defined results. Among the most talked-about procedures are liposuction – which removes excess fat from certain areas and BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift) – which transfers fat to the hips and buttocks for a fuller shape.
Several Nigerian celebrities have been praised for having some of the best-looking BBLs, whether confirmed or speculated. Here’s a look at some of them:
1. Nengi Hampson
A former Big Brother Naija housemate in 2020 where she finished second runner-up. Rebecca Nengi Hampson is a Nigerian actress, influencer and beauty queen. Nengi has been open about getting liposuction but denies having implants.
In an interview, she explained that she opted for the procedure because she was not comfortable with her body, particularly her stomach. She emphasized that she only removed fat from her stomach and did not have any fat transferred to her buttocks.
The 27-year-old has been highly praised for her beauty – a light skinned goddess. She has not been in so many Nollywood movies except for two. She was one of the lead characters in the cinema movie, Bad Boys and Bridesmaids
Her curvy figure has been a major talking point, and her body is often praised for looking proportionate and natural. Fans believe it to be one of the best procedures that came out well in the entertainment industry.
2. Mercy Eke
The first female winner of Big Brother Naija in 2019, Mercy Eke is one of the most famous Nigerian celebrities linked to cosmetic surgery and does not shy away from that fact.
She has admitted to enhancing her body and is widely recognized for having one of the best-looking BBLs in the Nigerian entertainment scene. She revealed that she had the procedure done in 2018, influenced by prevailing trends and peer pressure at the time.
Mercy also described the post-surgery experience as painful but ultimately felt the results were worth it. She is widely praised for how her BBL accentuates her slender frame and comes out really perfect.
The reality TV star is also widely praised for her fashion sense. She won best dressed female at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Award in 2020.
3. Kokobykhloe (Abiri Oluwabusayomi)
A reality TV star from BBNaija Season 3 and social media influencer, Khloe underwent a noticeable body transformation that she proudly flaunts.
In a conversation with Taymesan on the podcast “Tea with Tay”, Khloe discussed her experience, describing the process as painful and stating that she wouldn’t undergo it again, even for a large sum of money.
Her BBL is often praised for being well-shaped and fitting her petite frame. With her old pictures resurfacing online, fans can see the massive transformation, but they find the BBL quite perfect.Â
Koko is an entrepreneur. Her brand is KokobyKhloe and she proudly flaunts it as a personal name, where she sells beauty products. She has also been named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list.
4. Hilda Baci
Hilda Baci rose to stardom after winning the Guinness World Record for the marathon cooking in 2023. Her record of 93 hours and 11 minutes cook-a-thon has been surpassed and makes her a former record holder in that category.
Hilda is also a restauranteur and an actress. The world record breaking Chef is admired not just for her culinary skills but also for her curvy physique.
Though she has not publicly confirmed surgery, her figure has sparked speculations and admiration. Her old pictures have come to the surface and saw the world-class chef with a different physique from now. Hilda has not said anything about this but her behind looks very perfect.
Hilda’s boyfriend is Dapper, the CEO of Dapper Label. In the entertainment sphere, Hilda recently featured as a cameo in Funke Akindele’s Everybody Loves Jenifa in 2024
5. Lilian Afegbai
An actress and filmmaker, Lilian has been vocal about body confidence. Her hourglass shape and well-defined curves have led to discussions about whether she had a BBL, though she had neither confirmed nor denied it.
The Big Brother Africa housemate has been at the centre of conversations about whether her behind is a product of cosmetic surgery especially as people have seen videos of her from the Big Brother Africa house without a large behind. However, the actress has appeared with a bigger behind and speculations are high.
In 2018, she won the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards for her production debut in 2018 titled Bound. The next year she launched her lingerie and gym wear line – Lily’s Secret.
The beautiful and talented 33-year-old has a YouTube channel with large number of subscribers where she promotes her movies and that of other people.
6. Tiwa Savage
The literal queen of afrobeats in Nigeria. She ran so that the likes of Ayra Starr and Tems could walk. Tiwatope Omolara Savage is one of Nigeria’s biggest music stars and still holds great relevance in the industry.
In 2023, the Grammy-nominated artiste was invited to perform at the coronation ceremony of King Charles III – a literal queen for a reason.
Initially signed to the Mavin Records, the global star has been a force to reckon with in Nigeria and beyond. She is a mother of one and adores her son so much with how she flaunts him on social media.
She has always had a curvy body, but fans have speculated that she enhanced her figure in recent years. While she hasn’t publicly addressed the rumour, her behind remains a major style inspiration.
7. Destiny Etiko
Destiny is a very popular Nollywood actress especially with YouTube movies and “Asaba” movies. Last year, she featured in a cinema blockbuster movie that earned over ₦1 billion in the Nigerian box office – Everybody Loves Jenifa by Funke Akindele.
Destiny has given a couple of child actresses their big break in the industry with her movies and she is revered in the industry by many as a pace setter.
The Enugu-born actress has been admired and criticized by many because of her behind. She has been accused of not being truthful about why or what is behind the large buttocks.
She’s the Nollywood actress with the most voluptuous behind. Destiny is known for her striking hourglass figure. While she has denied having any surgical enhancements, her naturally curvy physique continues to spark debates and admiration among fans.