Martha Mukisa has voiced her displeasure with those who criticise her and other women for their body shapes.
Through a social media post, she mentioned the challenges faced by women, particularly those with larger bodies, in dealing with constant judgment and body shaming.
In her post, Mukisa expressed her frustration, writing:
I didn’t realize it was ILLEGAL to have HUGE BOOBS and HUGE ASS! I am GUILTY as CHARGED. It is time to lock me up and throw away THE KEY! What is all this fat shaming, body judgment, and making women feel bad about themselves? You’re literally finding new ways to grind us down and try to make us hate ourselves. It’s already exhausting trying to like ourselves and get into the fitness diet culture.
Martha Mukisa addressed those who perpetuate body shaming online, stating:
Banange people on the internet, your opinions on women’s bodies, nedda, enough is enough. This is not the Uganda I grew up in that made me feel safe and confident. We were raised to see us the way we are as a strength and to be liberated from fear. Now, what’s this? Mwe abesesa nemweyogeza, what are you doing to the girl child?
Mukisa made it clear that her body shape is natural and not a deliberate choice to provoke attention:
For your info, I’m built this way. I’m not doing it on purpose. While you’re convinced that you’re making me miserable, I’m making music and money. Big boobs are not public property. Focus more on the content I’m sharing and stream the music. As a flower, I will bloom. I’m focusing on changing the narrative; don’t dim my light.