Nollywood actress Uche Ogbodo has defended herself after receiving backlash from netizens for her constant promotion of BBL. Kem Filani reported that a lady identified as Elena Jessica had died after a botched BBL at Cynosure Clinic, Lagos. The socialite and influencer, according to a report, died from severe complications following her second Butt Lift Surgery. In the wake of her death, Uche, in a video posted on her Instagram page, revealed that she has been receiving backlash from people for promoting BBL. Defending herself, she admitted that BBL is risky, but which surgery isn’t risky? She noted how people die from fibroids, C-sections, and even headaches. She admonished those who desire BBL to make sure they are well educated about the surgery, use a good hospital and doctor, avoid infection entering their wound, and take their aftercare seriously. “People are dragging me that I am promoting BBL despite the fact that a lady just lost her life to it. Yes, BBL is risky, but which surgery isn’t? People d!e from fibroid surgery, C-section, and even headaches Just make sure you are well-informed about the surgery you want. Use a good hospital and a good doctor. Make sure you don’t allow infection to enter your wound and take your aftercare seriously.” “My heart was broken over the late Elena who di£d during a BBL surgery. Many people have been tagging me, asking why I always promote BBL. Yes, life can be unpredictable, people can kpai during a C-section, from appendix, or even in pregnancy. But it’s all about risk: you take… pic.twitter.com/6aownsjjoY — CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) March 10, 2026 A few weeks ago, media personality Toke Makinwa had a change of mind about her big bum. The former OAP, who underwent BBL, shared photos of herself showing off her backside, saying that she can’t believe she actually loved having a big bum and made it known that such an era is over. Actress, Mary Njoku while addressing ladies fond of undergoing BBL and altering their looks, made a case for natural beauty, stating that what makes a lady or woman stand out is her mind. She admonished women to develop their brains, invest in their skills, and emphasise that they should choose substance over surface. Media personality, Daddy Freeze had shared his thoughts on BBL. He shared a photo of a camel, stating that the picture was the perfect description of what BBL looked like to him. He stated that besides it being risky and people dying, he doesn’t see anything to gain from it. Veteran actor, Kanayo Kanayo condemned BBL ladies as he revealed why it isn’t profitable to them in the long run. Kanayo questioned why husbands weren’t sponsoring their wives to surgically enhance their bodies, as he described the surgical procedure as a Secondary school relationship, noting how many of such ladies don’t end up married.