Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade Jalade Ekeinde has proudly shown her scars while sharing her surgery experience.
In a video posted on her verified Instagram page, she briefly lifted her top to reveal the scars on her stomach before covering them back.
The mother of four revealed that she had emergency surgery on her tummy late last year. She admitted that exposing her scar during her Valentine’s Day shoot was unplanned, but she later embraced it.
Omotola reflected on both physical and emotional scars, proudly stating that despite everything she has been through, she remains unshaken.
“Loving Yourself first is the greatest Val gift. Late Last year I had an Emergency Surgery… One of my Best parts of my body is my Tummy … Oh well … Not so perfect now…
During this shoot I forgot and grabbed my top during my pose and I heard a little voice say … there’s nothing to show anymore…
Not me ! That thing that’ll shake my Confidence has Not been created . I smiled and danced. I’m Alive … it’s just scars.
Some people’s Scars are Physical and Some are Emotional … but today , smile, dance and be proud Beautiful, You’re still here and you look darn good too !
What if I’m not perfect . Would you still Love me?”
Glamsquad recalls that on November 2024, Omotola, revealed that she had a life-threatening health scare that left her fighting for survival.
In a heartfelt thanksgiving post on Instagram, the veteran actress shared her terrifying ordeal, explaining how she underwent emergency surgery after suffering from severe back and chest pain, relentless vomiting, and crippling stomach discomfort.
Omotola disclosed that her health crisis struck while she was busy working on her films and attending the Academy Voting Members’ screening of Gladiator II. Despite her excitement for the event, she struggled to stay on her feet as her symptoms worsened.
Describing her recovery as a true “fight for her life,” the actress used the experience to reflect on gratitude and the fragile nature of life.
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