Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has taken to social media to share a powerful and emotional video, showcasing her scars and opening up about her recent surgical journey.
In the video, Omotola is seen proudly displaying her stomach, which is filled with scars, before pulling down her top to reveal more.
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 will 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?”
This brave revelation has sparked a mix of reactions from her fans, with many praising her for her courage and honesty.
The video, which was shared on Omotola’s verified Instagram page, has garnered a lot of attention and support from her fans.
Many have taken to the comments section to praise her for her bravery and to share their own stories of struggle and resilience.
@_brownie_sparks; Had a cholecystectomy last year and i’m gonna rock my scar cos it’s a reminder of God’s love towards me
@debbieliciouslyme; It’s nothing to be ashamed of, it’s a robotic surgery, it clears off after while i did mine in 2022 and it’s all gone no marks unless your skin is different😍
@abujapantryshop; Scars shows what we’ve bn through😍😍 Mothers are warriors love mama👏👏👏
@ibeizuchukwu; awwww what a caption the most important thing is that u r alive and still beautiful as ever❤️
@archibongbina; “Scars make me beautiful” i tell myself this every time i want to wear crop top and my naval which was taken away during surgery shows 😂😢
Omotola’s message is clear: she is alive, and her scars are a part of her story. She is not ashamed of them, and she is not going to let them define her.
This is not the first time Omotola has spoken out about her health issues.
Last year, she shared a video on Instagram, thanking God for saving her life after she underwent an emergency surgery.
She has also been open about her struggles with back and chest pain, and has used her platform to raise awareness about the importance of taking care of one’s health.