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Actress Temitope Solaja has revealed that she underwent a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) and dental surgery, clarifying that the decision was driven by personal desire rather than industry pressure or external validation.

Speaking during an interview with Biola Bayo, the actress explained that she chose to enhance her body and smile to feel more confident and to better complement her fashion style.

Temitope stressed that her primary motivation was to boost her self-esteem and overall happiness. She added that she’s pleased with the outcome and feels even more confident in herself as a result.

She said, “I didn’t fix my body because of any man. I love fashion. I love to dress up. I have a big stomach and a small stature. My body didn’t align with my style. That’s why I did liposuction with BBL. I did the procedure to feel better in my own skin. When I dress, I want to look in the mirror and say, ‘Girl, you look good. I smile a lot. I wanted my smile to reflect how I feel inside. People tell me I look good — both online and in real life. And I appreciate it. I was beautiful before, but now, I feel even more confident. I also fixed my teeth three years ago in America.

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In addition to discussing her physical transformations, Temitope shared her experiences with online trolls.

She recalled a painful moment when she was criticised for a grammar mistake in one of her films.

“I said, ‘Why did you sold me out,’ instead of ‘Why did you ‘sell’ me out’. Fellow crew should have corrected me on set but they didn’t. And the internet didn’t let it go.

“It hurt because we forgive people who make mistakes in Yoruba, but drag those who mess up in English and English isn’t even our language,” she added.

Nollywood actress Temitope Solaja, popularly known as Aruga, has shared her emotional journey since relocating to the United States, revealing that she faced some attacks.

Speaking during an interview on Biola Bayo’s podcast, Aruga said some people speculated she was pregnant and had travelled abroad solely to give birth.

The actress admitted she struggled with doubts and uncertainty about her decision to start a new life in a foreign country.

She credited actor Lateef Adedimeji for supporting her during the difficult period, revealing that his prayers and encouragement helped her stay focused on her dreams.

Aruga also revealed that veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, was her celebrity crush, a sentiment sparked by his performance in the classic film ‘Owo Blow.’

Speaking on her love for acting, the actress emphasised that her passion for the craft goes beyond fame, describing it as her true calling.

“Ogogo used to be my crush. That was the time of the Owo Blow. I experienced some attacks when I moved to America.

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“People thought I was pregnant when I relocated, and I was going to have my child in America. I would cry and wonder if I made the right decision, because I wanted to go start all over.

“I called Lateef Adedimeji because then we were very close, he said go and prosper and prayed for me because he was in Mecca then. I was crying because I am a teary person.

“I love my career not because I want to be famous or well known, if acting happened to be like a doctor, I would still love it.

“You guys have been asking me to come back, and I am back. I don’t know how to do it, but I will just keep doing it. When I produce my movie, please watch it with love. Please, for God’s sake, I don’t know how to dance”, she said.