GHANAIAN actress and filmmaker, Xandy Kamel, has featured Nigerian actors, Uju Okoli and Ray Adeka, in her latest film, Unseen Beauty, shedding light on internet bullying and body shaming of plus-sized women.
The film, which is currently streaming on YouTube with over 30,000 views, draws from Kamel’s own experiences with cyberbullying and the silent emotional battles she has fought behind the scenes.
Xandy drew inspiration for Unseen Beauty from the intense backlash and hurtful comments she received about her weight on social media.
She highlighted that body size is often misunderstood and can be linked to underlying health issues or emotional challenges, rather than just overeating.
“I’ve lived this reality, being mocked, judged, and belittled just because of how I look. People assume that being plus-sized means you lack discipline, or you’re lazy, or you overeat. But that’s not always the case.
“There are so many young women silently struggling with conditions they can’t even talk about, and yet every time they post a photo or step outside, they are ridiculed. I want to tell a story that reflects that pain, but also the resilience and worth of every woman,” she said.
Xandy told Graphic Showbiz that she deliberately chose Uju Okoli and Ray Adeka for “Unseen Beaut”, driven by both artistic vision and strategic thinking.
Uju Okoli, a seasoned Nollywood actress and producer with over 100 films under her belt, brings depth to the project.
