The Nigerian singer widely known as Waje, Aituaje Iruobe, has shared her experience of battling body insecurity during her younger years.
Speaking on a recent episode of the ‘Her Next Chapter’ podcast hosted by Tope Olowoniyan, the 44-year-old revealed that she struggled with discomfort about her upper body for a long time.
She explained that in her 20s, she often resorted to wearing multiple bras at once in a bid to conceal her shape.
“Even before I had my child, I have always been heavy at the top. I used to hide it. In my 20s, I used to wear like three bras. I used to be very uncomfortable about how heavy I was at the top,” she said.
Waje, however, noted that her outlook changed significantly after becoming a mother.
“Things really changed for me. Motherhood also played a big time in how I was seeing my body. I became more comfortable,” she added.
She also acknowledged the role of close friends, including rapper M.I and dancer Kaffy, in helping her grow more confident.
“The encouragement helped me to build thick skin and ignore negative comments from people,” she said.
The singer had previously spoken about the standards she considers essential in any future marriage.