Nollywood actress and director Mary Njoku expressed disapproval of 21-year-old girls opting for Botox.
On her Instagram account, she pondered whether a lack of facial expression has become fashionable, pointing out that Botox is typically used by women in their 40s and 50s to diminish wrinkles. She questioned what youthful women in their 20s are attempting to conceal.
Mary encouraged them to appreciate their youth, emphasizing that many would wish to relive their 20s and value their natural beauty.
Mary Njoku urges parents to instill self-acceptance and self-love in their daughters, emphasizing that self-esteem is key.
“Botox at 21? Really, why?
Is having a lifeless face now the new trend?
Older people, those in their 40s and 50s use it to reduce wrinkles.
But at 20s, what wrinkles could you possibly be trying to hide?
Embrace your youth while you still can.
If only they understood how much people would give to be in their 20s again. They’d cherish their youthful beauty even more.
Let’s teach our daughters to embrace and celebrate their natural selves. Self-esteem is everything”.
In September, actress Mary Njoku conveyed a message to Nigerian religious women, highlighting that there’s nothing wrong with IVF. She urged them to incorporate IVF into their testimonies, so God can use their experiences to inspire and bless other families.
In a subsequent post, she criticized those who claim IVF has failed them while asserting that God granted them a miracle. Describing this notion as ridiculous, she emphasized that both IVF and C-sections are miracles. She urged them to avoid using religion as a means to dissuade others from embracing their blessings.
Last year, Mary Njoku posed a significant question to celebrities regarding life after fame. She noted that no one remains at the top indefinitely and asked what their plans are once their stardom fades.
She inquired whether they have a genuine life to return to or if they’ve destroyed their real lives.
In other updates, Mary Njoku issued a wake-up call to social media users. She expressed nostalgia for the times when individuals would directly address those who made mistakes and engage in meaningful discussions.
She observed that nowadays, many prefer to act as keyboard warriors, seeking sympathy and fleeting fame online rather than tackling problems directly.