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Who decided this body isn't good enough?

This week on The 77 Percent, we confront Africa’s growing obsession with the 'perfect body.' Social media pressure, celebrity ideals, and rigid beauty standards are reshaping how people see themselves — and pushing some to the edge. From a young Nigerian woman reclaiming control over her body, to South Africa's queer community challenging body dysmorphia, to the relentless discipline of competitive bodybuilding, we ask: Who defines perfection — and how do people push back?

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