Aituaje Iruobe, the Nigerian singer popularly known as Waje, has opened up about her struggles with body insecurity in her younger years.
Speaking on the latest episode of ‘Her Next Chapter’ podcast hosted by Tope Olowoniyan, the 44-year-old singer revealed that she had long been uncomfortable with her upper body.
She disclosed that during her 20s, she would wear up to three bras at once in an attempt to hide 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 noted that her perspective on her body shifted 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.
The singer also credited friends such as rapper M.I and dancer Kaffy for helping her build confidence.
“The encouragement helped me to build thick skin and ignore negative comments from people,” she said.
Last year, the singer opened up about the non-negotiable standards she holds for any future marriage.
