Reality TV star Ka3na has called on Nigerian public figures, especially women, to be more transparent with their followers about their motherhood journeys, urging an end to the trend of faking pregnancies.
In a candid post shared on Instagram, the mother of one criticised celebrities who create false narratives using fake baby bumps instead of being open about using surrogacy—a choice she described as valid, powerful, and nothing to be ashamed of.
“Dear Nigerian Public Figures (especially women), we are privileged to be more informed, more exposed, and better travelled. With that comes the responsibility to be honest with our followers,” she wrote.
Ka3na emphasised that embracing authenticity can positively impact women silently battling fertility issues, pregnancy trauma, or health complications. She argued that telling true stories can foster healing and support, rather than perpetuating misleading images.
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“There is absolutely nothing wrong with having a baby through a surrogate. The child is 100% yours. So why deceive your fans by pretending to be pregnant?” she asked.
Drawing from her own traumatic pregnancy experience, Ka3na revealed that she would consider surrogacy for future children, stating that honesty should be seen as a strength, not a weakness.
She urged fellow public figures to stop curating performative images and instead use their platforms to inspire with truth, noting that fans can often see through the deception.
“Take me for example: I had a traumatic pregnancy that left me with a deep fear of going through it again. If I ever choose to have another child, I hope to go through surrogacy. And there’s nothing shameful about that. We have platforms. We have influence. Let’s use them to share truth that helps, not just images that perform. And for the record, many of us mothers can see through the act. You’re not pregnant, and that’s okay. But the lie? It’s unnecessary”, she added.