Popular Ugandan TikToker Zayra Baby has opened up about the body shaming she faced when she was starting out on the platform, revealing that the constant negative comments affected her self-esteem and pushed her into depression.According to Zyrababy, being in the public eye exposed her to comments about aspects of her appearance that she had never even considered before.She explained that internet users can be harsh, adding that content creators also have to deal with unnecessary team wars, rumours and even attacks involving family members who are not comfortable being in the public eye.“I was body shamed when I started to a point of depression but I can never do a BBL,” she said, emphasizing that she has learned to love and appreciate her body.The TikToker revealed that at the height of the body shaming, she became so uncomfortable with her body that she changed the way she dressed, opting for baggy clothes in an attempt to hide herself.“I felt like I was lame due to the many body shaming comments, but my mum told me I have a very beautiful body and so many people are looking for it,” she said.Zayra Baby emphasizes importance of organic audience growth over buying followersZayra Baby noted that her mother’s reassurance played an important role in helping her regain confidence and gradually overcome the depression she had experienced.She encouraged people in the public eye to develop a thick skin because internet criticism can sometimes go beyond the individual and extend to their families, while rumours can also spread in ways that are difficult to explain or control.The post TikTok star Zayra Baby opens up about facing body shaming and depression appeared first on MBU.