Tanzanian singer Juma Jux has finally addressed the wave of reactions that followed his noticeably slimmer appearance at the star-studded wedding of Nigerian content creators Peller and Jarvis in Lagos.

Following the wedding, social media was flooded with comments, with some fans saying the singer looked “too slim,” while others questioned whether he was ill. The conversation gained momentum after videos from the event circulated online, making his appearance one of the talking points from the celebrity wedding.

Reacting to the criticism in a conversation with his wife, Priscilla Ojo, Juma Jux dismissed the concerns, explaining that losing weight was a personal decision.

In his words: “My stomach is bigger, and I don’t want to be like that. I like myself now. I just want to be rich and okay.”

His response has since divided social media users. While many applauded him for prioritising his health and body goals, others insisted they preferred his previous appearance, saying he looked better before the weight loss.