Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing has boldly transformed harsh criticism into a powerful body positivity campaign after facing a wave of online trolling. The actress became the center of attention when a leaked gym photo of her surfaced online, sparking a flood of unkind remarks and body-shaming comments from critics and internet trolls. Instead of bowing to the pressure or retreating into silence, Nkechi has flipped the narrative, choosing to celebrate body confidence and inspire others to embrace their natural looks with pride.
Determined to lead by example, Nkechi announced the launch of a new social media contest aimed at celebrating women who, like her, have been mocked for their body shapes. The movement is tagged the ‘Big Belle Challenge’ and is designed to encourage participants to showcase their stomachs with confidence. According to her announcement, contestants are expected to share clear photos or videos of their bellies, tag her official account, and use the official hashtag #bigbellechallenge. To make the challenge more exciting, Nkechi has promised a staggering ₦1 million cash prize to the participant judged to have the largest belly. The top three entries will be reposted on her Instagram page before the final winner is selected, making the contest interactive and inclusive.
In her caption while unveiling the competition, she wrote partly: “1 million naira to the winner 💃🏻 Big belle challenge is here ✌🏼 courtesy my Brother @proactive105mann … The person with the biggest belly takes it all ✌🏼.” She also hinted that the prize could even be doubled, joking that her sponsor might “fit vex” and make it ₦2 million, which immediately generated excitement among fans and followers. Nkechi’s boldness in turning a personal attack into a nationwide conversation has since earned her admiration, with many praising her courage and self-confidence.
Already, several entries for the challenge have begun to roll in. Sharing her first post under the campaign, she captioned: “First Entry✌🏼 #bigbellechallenge 1 million naira to the biggest belly📌 @proactive105mann say him fit vex make am 2 million 🤣🤣 Post the video on your page and tag me👏🏻 using the hashtag #bigbellechallenge.” Shortly after, she uploaded a second video with the caption: “I too love my people 🤣🤣🤣 Second Entry👏🏻 #bigbellechallenge.” Her consistency in promoting the contest shows her commitment to making it trend, while giving everyday people the confidence to showcase their natural bodies without shame.
Public reactions to Nkechi’s bold move have been mixed, but largely supportive. Fans and followers flooded her comment section with encouraging words. mjs_kitchenandevents wrote: “Im loving ds challenge, na belle we get we no Kee pesin abeg😍😍.” Another user, juliet_john88, pointed out: “For you to post throughout the night, that shows, you’re passing through a lot since ur photo came out 😂.” Similarly, laposh03 commented: “Chai😢I don see my colleague😍we are belly twinning😂but na who get courage and confidence win am🙌.” Support also poured in from ilori_olaolu, who penned a heartfelt message: “Dear @nkechiblessingsunday you are a very beautiful and intelligent woman, please don’t let anybody drag you in the mud. Let this slide and continue doing what you are known for as an influencer and content creator, the dragging will only trend for a while but if u keep posting about the topic then it won’t stop trending. Yes I am a Ratel, but I love you @nkechiblessingsunday so much and I will never support anything that will hurt you. Please remain blessed just like ur name 😍❤️.”
From being body-shamed to starting a viral trend, Nkechi Blessing has proven that resilience, humor, and self-confidence can turn negativity into empowerment. Through her ‘Big Belle Challenge,’ she is not only reclaiming her image but also creating a platform that inspires many women to embrace their bodies with boldness and pride.