Ugandan singer Tracy Melon has explained that her recent weight loss followed an illness that affected her appetite while she was taking strong medication.
The singer addressed questions about her changing appearance, making it clear that the transformation was not the result of a deliberate effort to achieve a particular body size.
“I lost weight because I got sick and when you get sick you lose appetite and yet you’re on strong medication so you end up losing a few kilograms,” Tracy explained.
Her remarks offer an explanation for the physical changes that have attracted attention, with the singer attributing the weight loss to her experience with illness rather than a planned body transformation.
Tracy Melon Weighs In on Body Image
Tracy also challenged the idea that having a bigger body should automatically be celebrated as a sign of good health or personal success.
“Being fat isn’t a blessing,” she said.
The singer’s comments reflect her personal view on body size and weight gain, although body weight alone does not determine whether someone is healthy. Health can depend on several factors, including medical conditions, nutrition and overall wellbeing.
Asked whether she preferred her current appearance, Tracy said she did not have a specific body size she wanted to maintain. She also expressed confidence that her former body shape would eventually return.
Her explanation places the focus on the circumstances behind her weight loss rather than on meeting a particular beauty standard.
Singer Denies Disappearing From the Music Scene
Beyond the conversation about her appearance, Tracy addressed suggestions that she has become less active in Uganda’s music industry, particularly amid concerns about her lack of trending songs.
The singer dismissed claims that she has disappeared from the scene, insisting that she remains active and continues to receive performance bookings.
Her remarks suggest that she does not view the absence of widely trending songs as evidence that her music career has stalled.
While public attention often centres on hit songs and online visibility, Tracy maintains that she is still working and securing opportunities to perform.
For now, the singer has attributed her weight loss to health-related circumstances while pushing back against claims that she has stepped away from music.