Nollywood star, Kemi Afolabi Adesipe, has recently addressed her health situation, providing an update on her well-being after previously seeking support on social media.
Taking to her official Instagram account, Kemi Afolabi reassured her followers that she is now in good health and spirits. She expressed gratitude for their concern, emphasizing her resilience as a strong woman who has faced and overcome challenges.
In the past, Kemi Afolabi had revealed her battle with lupus, sharing the journey she had been through since the diagnosis about a year ago. However, she now affirms that she is doing well and no longer experiencing any health issues.
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In a candid interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, the stunning Yoruba actress, Kemi Afolabi Adesipe, bravely revealed her battle with lupus, a condition she had been diagnosed with. She disclosed that she had been informed that lupus is not curable, and as a result, she was faced with the daunting reality of having only five more years to live.
Kemi Afolabi shared the emotional and financial toll her condition had taken on her life. At one point, she felt utterly drained after spending a considerable amount on medical expenses, even considering giving up and waiting for the inevitable. However, her love and responsibility towards her daughter compelled her to gather the strength to keep fighting.
To sustain her life and manage the illness, she required a weekly medication dose that amounted to N1.2 million, an overwhelming financial burden. To afford this, she had to make significant sacrifices, including selling her cars, property, and capital for her business.
Amidst her struggles, Kemi Afolabi expressed gratitude for the support she had received from her fellow colleagues in the entertainment industry, particularly mentioning Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham, and Mercy Aigbe, who had reached out and offered their assistance. However, she acknowledged that she still needed more help and support to continue affording her life-saving medication.
Fans of Kemi Afolabi expressed their concern and sent heartfelt prayers her way after she revealed what made her sick on a particular day. The actress took to Instagram to share her experience of attending two events of her colleagues on the same day, which resulted in significant stress and exhaustion.
In the video she posted, Kemi Afolabi was seen alongside her newfound bestie, Mercy Aigbe, at Iyabo Ojo’s children’s store launch, and later at Adeniyi Johnson’s twins’ ceremony. While she congratulated Iyabo Ojo, Adeniyi Johnson, and Seyi Edun for their joyful celebrations, she also expressed her struggle with the situation.
The actress asked her fans how they managed to cope with attending multiple events in a single day, as she felt unwell due to the lack of rest in between. Her fans, deeply concerned for her well-being, responded with prayers and support, showing their love and care for the beloved actress.
She wrote: Two events in one day abeg how una dey run am wallahi mo ti sick.
Worried supporters flooded Kemi Afolabi’s timeline with prayers, expressing admiration for her charming personality and beauty through heartfelt messages.
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