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“I Got My BBL Because Of Peer Pressure” – Mercy Eke Opens Up (Photos/Video) - Celebrities - Nairaland

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“I Got My BBL Because Of Peer Pressure” – Mercy Eke Opens Up (Photos/Video) by Glimpsetv(op): 4:12pm On Jul 06

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTZq7H-3UCk?si=WY766z_6X51qNgoY

Nigerian reality TV star and actress Mercy Eke has sparked widespread reactions after opening up about why she underwent a Brazilian Butt Lift, commonly known as a BBL, in 2018.

According to Mercy, she already had a naturally attractive figure but felt influenced by the beauty trends and social pressure surrounding cosmetic surgery at the time. She revealed that she was so determined to go through with the procedure that she didn't tell her mother because she feared she would try to stop her. Instead, she and two friends secretly planned the surgery and paid for it together.

Speaking about her recovery, Mercy described it as extremely painful. She recalled the post-surgery massages used to help drain fluids, saying they were among the most difficult parts of the process. She also revealed that she had to sleep on her stomach for about two weeks and that the first three days after the operation were especially painful, often leaving her in tears.

Despite the difficult recovery, Mercy said she believes the procedure was worth it. During the interview, the host even expressed surprise at how soft and natural the results felt.

The interview has since sparked heated debate across social media. While many viewers praised Mercy for being open and honest about her experience, others expressed concern that social pressure influenced such a major decision. Some also highlighted the medical risks associated with BBL procedures, including the possibility of serious complications, stressing that anyone considering cosmetic surgery should carefully research the procedure and consult qualified medical professionals.

Others argued that the interview could unintentionally influence young women to consider cosmetic surgery because it focused more on the successful outcome than on the potential long-term risks.

On the other hand, many supporters believe every adult has the right to make informed decisions about their own body and appearance.

One thing is certain: Mercy Eke's interview has reignited the conversation about beauty standards, social pressure, and cosmetic surgery.

What do you think? Is getting a BBL worth the risks, or is it a decision people should avoid?

Re: “I Got My BBL Because Of Peer Pressure” – Mercy Eke Opens Up (Photos/Video) by FortCavazosKnox: 4:28pm On Jul 06
No woman ever got a BBL for herself!!! 📌
Re: “I Got My BBL Because Of Peer Pressure” – Mercy Eke Opens Up (Photos/Video) by Stephen0mozzy: 4:31pm On Jul 06
Always deflecting responsibility to others.

Is it peer pressure from peers in a moral industry or corporate field or because the peers were those in certain quarters where BBL was the requirements and we know what we're talking about.

Chest your responsibility madam.

Any ny_ansh automatically loses 90% of its value once it's origin is known as artificial - atleast in my eyes.
Re: “I Got My BBL Because Of Peer Pressure” – Mercy Eke Opens Up (Photos/Video) by Wealthoptulent(m): 4:36pm On Jul 06
so is the yas PIERCING now? or PIERCE PRESSURE from the Balloon De OR is BIGGER THAN pressure that GOT U d BBL

Re: “I Got My BBL Because Of Peer Pressure” – Mercy Eke Opens Up (Photos/Video) by Wealthoptulent(m): 4:37pm On Jul 06
now PIERCE PRESSURE abi?
Re: “I Got My BBL Because Of Peer Pressure” – Mercy Eke Opens Up (Photos/Video) by Afriifa(m): 4:38pm On Jul 06
They go through all of these willingful for nothing but blab around abour pain. Women and hypocrisy.
Re: “I Got My BBL Because Of Peer Pressure” – Mercy Eke Opens Up (Photos/Video) by SixSeven: 4:38pm On Jul 06
Who cares what you did to your buccal cavity and bum bum? No one. Absolutely no one. It's where waste is flushed out from. It's private. Keep it private. Mind your business and stop exposing it. Learn your Ls and move on. Sheet business is serious business - Otunba Gadaffi


https://www.tiktok.com/video/7498432407599697182

Re: “I Got My BBL Because Of Peer Pressure” – Mercy Eke Opens Up (Photos/Video) by ARISHEM:
Lies. If there are no men there would be no reason for BBL.
Main reason is just to agitate some preeqs, use her new bum in winning negotiations and transactions and also use it to discipline some men in the other room after sealing deals.
Re: “I Got My BBL Because Of Peer Pressure” – Mercy Eke Opens Up (Photos/Video) by LordIsaac(m): 4:38pm On Jul 06
Working instruments put in shape for the benefit of customers.
Re: “I Got My BBL Because Of Peer Pressure” – Mercy Eke Opens Up (Photos/Video) by Memphis357(m): 4:41pm On Jul 06
She did BBL to enhance her olosho hustle
Re: “I Got My BBL Because Of Peer Pressure” – Mercy Eke Opens Up (Photos/Video) by kpankpangolo: 4:41pm On Jul 06
The thing put her in the show and got her a relationship with an Americana. Her personality got her a reality show deal which went for two seasons. I seriously miss that program and was happy to see her improve from episode to episode. She got sugar daddies and proposals on social media because of it. She eventually came back and almost won the show a second time because of the BBL.

Well, it was worth the price. Nengi can confirm the same.
Re: “I Got My BBL Because Of Peer Pressure” – Mercy Eke Opens Up (Photos/Video) by Raydos(m): 4:41pm On Jul 06
Why does this keep happening again and again? Anytime i make a post it gets removed for no actual reason, Please do something, and restore my removed post, Your bots just keep banning me, this is becoming tiresome

This is the link to the thread:

https://www.nairaland.com/8703795/new-yoruba-words-spellings-created#139937423

odumchi, bigfrancis21, Fulaman198 Dominique myndd44
Re: “I Got My BBL Because Of Peer Pressure” – Mercy Eke Opens Up (Photos/Video) by Leepeak(m): 4:44pm On Jul 06
Nice one cheesy
Women I know a lot have fish brain
Fish brain 🧠, just like a Nigeria student that was killed in Ukraine a medical student where war dey u dey read grin
BBL, alot don't even know what's the cause of skin, cancer u dey play with your yansh
grin
Anyway
Re: “I Got My BBL Because Of Peer Pressure” – Mercy Eke Opens Up (Photos/Video) by Kalaskala: 4:45pm On Jul 06
You have to upgrade your firm, else you will go out of business
Re: “I Got My BBL Because Of Peer Pressure” – Mercy Eke Opens Up (Photos/Video) by tiswell(m): 4:46pm On Jul 06
Nobody cares what you do with ya body sad

The world has since moved on without your clout chasing
Re: “I Got My BBL Because Of Peer Pressure” – Mercy Eke Opens Up (Photos/Video) by Ewedegubbler: 4:46pm On Jul 06
na so my gal Elena go kpai herself for BBL matter.. sad
Re: “I Got My BBL Because Of Peer Pressure” – Mercy Eke Opens Up (Photos/Video) by SixSeven:
Raydos:
Why does this keep happening again and again? Anytime i make a post it gets removed for no actual reason, Please do something, and restore my removed post, Your bots just keep banning me, this is becoming tiresome

This is the link to the thread:

https://www.nairaland.com/8703795/new-yoruba-words-spellings-created#139937423

odumchi, bigfrancis21, Fulaman198 Dominique myndd44
It's the Yoruba words. The signs you use. Is it an irony that you get banned for your own indigenous language grin Next time, post it, go back, take a screenshot and post it again. I was banned for writing about watermelon seeds yesterday. Seun's bots are low budget crazy.
Re: “I Got My BBL Because Of Peer Pressure” – Mercy Eke Opens Up (Photos/Video) by Samantha125(f): 4:48pm On Jul 06
All because she wanted to have large buttocks...🤦🤦🤦... What's so special about having large buttocks that she even had to go under the knife for them?
Re: “I Got My BBL Because Of Peer Pressure” – Mercy Eke Opens Up (Photos/Video) by fyzaila: 4:48pm On Jul 06
Whose business pls undecided undecided undecided undecided whatever
Re: “I Got My BBL Because Of Peer Pressure” – Mercy Eke Opens Up (Photos/Video) by ogelekpomgam(m): 4:49pm On Jul 06
The kind of nonsense these ladies and celebrities are promoting these days.
Its really painful. undecided undecided
My opinion..only fools go for BBL.
You either work on your shape through exercise...if you dont like it.
If you cant change it..pls love yourself first before anyother or anything.
With that,nothing concern you with depressions.
Back in the days,some ladies were saying "six packs this...and that.."..
Can six packs fetch you pounds now...huh..
Ndi ara.
Ndi eriri eri.. undecided undecided angry cheesy
Re: “I Got My BBL Because Of Peer Pressure” – Mercy Eke Opens Up (Photos/Video) by bigdammyj: 4:50pm On Jul 06
Noted.

15 more characters needed.
Re: “I Got My BBL Because Of Peer Pressure” – Mercy Eke Opens Up (Photos/Video) by Legend44(m): 4:50pm On Jul 06
That one concern herrrr.
Re: “I Got My BBL Because Of Peer Pressure” – Mercy Eke Opens Up (Photos/Video) by We4all: 4:52pm On Jul 06
Samantha125:
All because she wanted to have large buttocks...🤦🤦🤦... What's so special about having large buttocks that she even had to go under the knife for them?
It got her more male clients.
Re: “I Got My BBL Because Of Peer Pressure” – Mercy Eke Opens Up (Photos/Video) by Arostar2023: 4:52pm On Jul 06
This most demonic…how can someone go under the knife just to have a butt lift? Something that you will need to be maintaining medically.
Re: “I Got My BBL Because Of Peer Pressure” – Mercy Eke Opens Up (Photos/Video) by femi4: 4:53pm On Jul 06
Lambo...you did cos of bbn largesse still dey flow
Re: “I Got My BBL Because Of Peer Pressure” – Mercy Eke Opens Up (Photos/Video) by Dshocker(m): 4:53pm On Jul 06
You can't do BBL and have your butt soft, they are always strong and don't jiggle.
Re: “I Got My BBL Because Of Peer Pressure” – Mercy Eke Opens Up (Photos/Video) by IJAYA001(m): 5:00pm On Jul 06
Now after BBL increase your price.

Some idi@t are waiting to buy.
Re: “I Got My BBL Because Of Peer Pressure” – Mercy Eke Opens Up (Photos/Video) by Pootle: 5:00pm On Jul 06
another one, olosho uprising doing nationwide ads
Re: “I Got My BBL Because Of Peer Pressure” – Mercy Eke Opens Up (Photos/Video) by omoredia: 5:04pm On Jul 06
She will always hate any man who gets satisfied by sleeping with her
Re: “I Got My BBL Because Of Peer Pressure” – Mercy Eke Opens Up (Photos/Video) by LIVINGICONREBOR: 5:05pm On Jul 06
Samantha125:
All because she wanted to have large buttocks...🤦🤦🤦... What's so special about having large buttocks that she even had to go under the knife for them?
Mrs bone thugs and harmony.🥱🥱
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