I once wore three bras to conceal myself – Waje reveals

Nigerian singer Aituaje Iruobe, popularly known as Waje, has opened up about struggling with body insecurity in her younger years. Speaking on the latest episode of the Her Next Chapter podcast hosted by Tope Olowoniyan, the 44-year-old artiste revealed that she was particularly uncomfortable with her upper body and took extreme measures to conceal it.

She recalled 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,” Waje said.

The singer added that motherhood significantly changed how she viewed her body, helping her embrace herself more fully.

“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 credited friends, including rapper M.I and dancer Kaffy, for supporting her and building her confidence.

“The encouragement helped me to build thick skin and ignore negative comments from people,” she said.

Waje’s revelations highlight the pressures many women face regarding body image, especially in the entertainment industry. She previously shared her non-negotiable standards for any future marriage, highlighting her focus on self-respect and personal growth.

Fans and followers have lauded Waje for her honesty, noting that her story offers encouragement to young women dealing with similar insecurities.