Ghanaian actress and media personality Xandy Kamel is speaking out against online body-shaming, saying she refuses to let cruel comments dictate how she presents herself on social media.
In a direct message to critics over the weekend, the 40-year-old star said she will continue posting full-body videos despite months of negative remarks about her appearance.
“Some of you have decided to be stupid,” Kamel said in a video shared to her platforms. “You sit behind your phones and type rubbish about people’s bodies. I am comfortable in my skin, and I will keep posting what I want to post.”
The comment came after a wave of reactions to her recent clips, where she danced and modeled in fitted outfits. While many fans praised her confidence, others left comments targeting her weight and body shape.Kamel has been in the public eye for more than a decade, first gaining attention as a TV presenter and actress. In recent years she has become more active on TikTok and Instagram, sharing lifestyle content, dance videos, and candid talks about self-esteem.
She says the body-shaming has gotten worse, but so has her resolve to address it.I used to ignore it. I used to delete comments. But why should I hide because someone is unhappy with themselves?” she asked her followers.
The video quickly circulated on X and Facebook, with fans splitting between support and criticism. The hashtag #StandWithXandy trended briefly in Ghana on Sunday.body-shaming is a frequent issue for female celebrities in Ghana and across Africa, where commentary about weight, skin tone, and “acceptable” beauty standards is often blunt and public.
What made Kamel’s response stand out was how blunt she was in return. She didn’t ask for sympathy. She called out the behavior directly.
“You don’t know what someone is going through,” she said. “You don’t know the prayers I said to be healthy. You don’t know the work I’m doing on myself. So keep your stupid opinions to yourself.
“To the young ladies: don’t let anyone make you feel small because of your body. Eat, exercise, or don’t. Dress how you want. Live how you want. As long as you’re healthy and happy, that’s all that matters.
This isn’t the first time Kamel has clashed with critics online. She’s known for speaking her mind on relationships, marriage, and the entertainment industry.
She has previously talked openly about divorce, single motherhood, and the pressures of fame. That transparency has earned her a loyal following, but it has also made her a target.
“Xandy doesn’t perform perfection,” one Accra-based blogger noted. “She performs realness. And in an industry where everyone is trying to look filtered, that stands out — even if it makes some people uncomfortable.
Many women praised her for saying what they’ve been thinking. “Thank you for this. I’ve been body-shamed at work and I’m tired,” one comment read. Another wrote: “Your confidence is giving me confidence.”
But there were also critics who said public figures should “expect” comments and “dress more decently.If my video offends you, scroll. It’s free. My page is free. But don’t come and be stupid under it. I won’t entertain it anymore.
Psychologists in Ghana have warned that constant online criticism contributes to anxiety and depression, especially among women in entertainment.
“When someone with a platform names the behavior and sets a boundary, it gives permission to others to do the same,” she said. “It also forces a conversation about why we feel entitled to comment on bodies at all.”I’m doing it because I’m tired. I’m 40. I’ve worked hard. I pay my bills. I take care of my children. The last thing I need is a stranger telling me my waist is too big.
“You will see more full-body videos from me. You will see me dancing. You will see me in gowns, in jeans, in whatever I like. Because this is my page, and this is my life.”she added a message to brands and collaborators: “If you want to work with me, work with all of me. Not the filtered version. Not the version you think is acceptable. All of me.”
For an industry that often rewards silence, Kamel’s decision to speak up — and to keep posting — is a statement in itself Whether you agree with her style or not, she’s making one thing clear: she’s not shrinking to make other people comfortable.
