One of the popular Nigerian comedian that's known by his stage name, "I go dye" makes a thrilling statement while entertaining his audiences. He said that his neck is the worst part of his body. While supporting his claim, he said that his neck is so long that there's no outfit that really suit him well. He complained bitterly about his neck and compare himself with the bird, Turkey. Being a bird with long, slender and naked neck, it is one of the ugliest bird despite its flamboyant and boisterous nature.
Everyone has that one part of their body, they really hate and wanted a change. For example, My brother, once concluded that whenever he became rich and wealthy, he will wash his skin color to become very white like the westerners. When asked the reason behind this ambition, he said that being very dark and black is the very reason why many people does not associate with him or engage in business deals with him.
Many people have surgically modified their body parts to become that model or super - star, They dreamt to look like. For instance, late popular pop star, Michael Jackson regretted his decision of body modifications. From childhood, his parents and other people body shamed him for his broad nose and black skins. Despite his money and fame, he is still not satisfied with his physique. Surgically, his body changes as well as his skin as he wanted to be like the westerners.
Personally, I appreciate my body parts and never dislike any part. But, my nose structure worries me at times. It's width is very broad and spacious. Many people make jest of it and laugh at me because of its shape. For example, in class, one of our dwarf teacher, once make jokes about my nose structure and use it as an illustration to support the claim that everyone have that part of their body, that they should hate. From that day, everyone called me names, one of those silly names is "basket nose" because of its shape and width.
Truly, I'm not alone on this bad group of people with broad nose as others see us. Many people does not like it and shy away whenever such topic is raised. People like us, are regarded as most ugliest people because most people attributes beauty to nose structure. For example, My mother will just look at anyone's nose shape to tell you categorically, if they are beautiful, handsome or not. Many people have been body shamed because of such nose structure.
Most African people have such kind of nose structure by default. We are blessed with black skin because of strong melanin in our skin. Having such skin and nose shape, truly give me a true identity and race. I am African and bold one indeed. Having a broad nose and healthy body is a blessing, that I cherish.
Despite the numerous problems associated with body modifications, many people still prefer to be perfect. Such problems are very disastrous and unhealthy. Diseases of such kind are very experienced to manage and their lives is always at risk. I would have prefer to modify my nose structure but the risk is huge. Like Michael Jackson, I will regret my decision of modifying my nose structure which will not be good for me. I rather be healthy than having my nose structure modified.
Finally
Body shaming is very real and disastrous. It have a very psychological effect with huge impact. Many people change their body parts to be prefect and avoid such bad actions like body shaming.
Although, my nose structure might like awkward and needed urgent modifications. But risks involved in such process is very huge and can affect my health. I chose to be healthy with others like me than modifying my body to my health detriments.