A growing number of Kenyan celebrities are choosing cosmetic surgery as a way to redefine their beauty. Gloria Ntazola, the TikToker who rose to fame with her kanjo videos, recently revealed she underwent a tummy tuck in Nigeria, and shortly after, got lip fillers.
On her Instagram, she shared before-and-after photos, noting how confident she feels about her look. “My skin is popping ….I want to look sharp….my lips very soft”.
Ntazola didn’t hide the fact that part of her motivation is her personal brand since she’s in the cosmetic industry, and her image is part of her business.
“I’m in the cosmetics industry. I just don’t sell body lotions. I want to venture into other things related to cosmetics. Please, I need to look sharp, my lips very soft, and my eyes should be sparkling white, and my teeth well aligned and neatly arranged.” she wrote on her Instagram story.
She also denied the rumors about having butt surgery, explaining that her body is natural and that she only tinted her lips previously.
Lydia Wanjiru, a well-known Kenyan content creator, has also publicly confirmed undergoing several cosmetic procedures; a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), a tummy tuck, and 360-degree liposuction.
In a video she posted during her recovery , she thanked the surgeon and emphasized how careful and disciplined she was throughout the process. She explained that she followed medical advice strictly before and after surgery, and that healing was not just physical, there was an emotional and psychological component too.
As the cosmetic surgery trend among Kenyan female celebrities grows, reactions from other public figures have been sharp and reflective.
Pretty Vishy, a social media personality who has publicly documented a BBL, tummy tuck, and liposuction journey, recently defended cosmetic surgery amid criticism. She urged people to do their own research from sites such as Google and Chat GPT before judging others.
In a candid video, Vishy had revealed that the recovery was more challenging than the surgery itself. She described the pain, swelling, and fluid build-up, saying;
“The real battle comes in at the recovery process….parts of you are healing, but there is also that mental struggle.”
Comedian Flaqo has also chimed in. He publicly questioned the trend of BBLs among female celebrities, saying;
“There is too much BBLs going on lately. What’s going on?”
His comment reflects concerns in some corners, on whether the wave of cosmetic surgery is purely aesthetic, or is it fueled by pressure, social or financial factors.
