Popular skit maker and influencer, Ashmusy, recently shared insights on her decision to rebrand and shift away from wearing outfits that exposed her body. This decision was prompted by an unfortunate misconception, where she was mistakenly associated with being a runs girl.
Speaking in a podcast interview with Phyna, Ashmusy disclosed that her habit of consistently exposing her body in videos led people to perceive her in a way she hadn't anticipated. The influencer shared her experience, stating:
Influencer, Ashmusy. Photo source: Instagram.
Ashmusy expressed her frustration, saying:
“Before I rebranded a few months ago, I used to wear sexy outfits. As a young girl, one would want to show one’s body. I did not know that I was being perceived as a prostitute. Meanwhile, I knew how much I was working behind the camera, running a business, and shooting adverts every day. With all of that, I was able to buy a car and house. It pained me when people insinuated that those things were bought for me by a man.”
The influencer further elaborated that she took a moment to reflect on the reasons behind this perception. Upon reviewing her videos, she realized that her choice of exposing outfits played a significant role in shaping public opinion about her. She emphasized:
“I was later in my quiet zone, thinking about why I was being judged that way, despite all my works that they people were seeing. I then started watching my videos, seeing that most times my body was exposed, with my nipples even showing. I was being goofy, but I did not know that people had been looking at something else. I have realized that if one wants to be seen as a prestigious woman, one has to dress accordingly. One cannot be showing (sensitive) parts of one’s body.”
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