Veteran Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde recently shared how the emergency surgery she underwent has left scars on her stomach. The actress, who revealed in November 2024 that she had been battling a life-threatening illness, opened up further about the impact it had on her self-image.
Reflecting on her body, Omotola admitted, “My tummy is no longer perfect.”
She continued, “Late in 2024, I had emergency surgery. My tummy was one of the best parts of my body, but it’s not the same now.”
During a recent shoot, Omotola revealed she momentarily forgot about the scars and instinctively grabbed her top, only to hear a voice telling her, “There’s nothing to show anymore.” She quickly brushed it off, saying, “Not me! What could possibly shake my confidence? It hasn’t been created yet. I smiled and danced. I’m alive, and it’s just scars. Some scars are physical, while others are emotional.”
In a separate update, Omotola also addressed concerns from fans regarding her family’s safety amidst the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles.
Through a post on Instagram, she expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support and reassured her followers that she and her loved ones are unharmed. Omotola also clarified that she has not left Los Angeles due to the fires.
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