Olukemi Aluko, the Nigerian actress better known as Diva Gold, has criticised what she described as a shift in the film industry’s beauty standards, claiming that the Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) procedure now defines who gets hired.
In an interview on Oyinmomo, Diva argued that fair-skinned actresses with surgically enhanced bodies are increasingly favoured over skilled performers.
The content creator lamented that many talented actors are being overlooked because they do not conform to current physical expectations.
“In our industry now, beauty is measured by BBL. The beauty standards in the industry have dropped so much. If you’re fair and have big buttocks, you’re good to go. There are so many people who have so much to offer but are not getting jobs because of this,” she said.
The skit maker further contended that producers and investors are prioritising market trends over artistic merit.
She suggested that industry financiers are responding to perceived audience preferences rather than valuing craft and acting ability.
“We are no longer in an era where craft and talent are the priority. Now, what the audience wants is what is prioritised, and investors will naturally move towards that,” she added
Diva claimed the industry’s beauty standards are pushing many people to undergo BBL in a bid to attract attention and secure opportunities.
“The issue is already affecting people. Many are now getting BBL just to get attention in the industry. You’ll notice someone goes offline, and when they come back, they’ve had BBL,” she added.
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