Nollywood star, Kemi Afolabi Adesipe, has recently given an update on her health situation, addressing her well-being following her previous appeal for support on social media.
Using her official Instagram account, Kemi Afolabi assured her followers that she is now in good health and high spirits. She expressed heartfelt appreciation for their concern, underscoring her strength as a resilient woman who has confronted and conquered challenges.
Earlier, Kemi Afolabi had openly shared her battle with lupus, sharing the journey she had been on since receiving the diagnosis about a year ago. However, she now confirms that she is doing well and is no longer facing any health issues.
During an intimate interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, the stunning Yoruba actress, Kemi Afolabi Adesipe, courageously disclosed her battle with lupus, a condition she had been diagnosed with. She revealed that she had been informed about the incurable nature of lupus, leaving her with the daunting realization that she might have only five more years to live.
Kemi Afolabi opened up about the emotional and financial toll her condition had taken on her life. At one point, she felt utterly drained, having spent a significant amount on medical expenses and even contemplated giving up, waiting for the inevitable. However, her love and responsibility towards her daughter gave her the strength to persevere and keep fighting.
To manage her illness and sustain her life, she required a weekly medication dose that amounted to a staggering N1.2 million, putting her under an overwhelming financial burden. In order to afford this, she had to make substantial sacrifices, including selling her cars, property, and even 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, singling out 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.
Her fans showed genuine concern and sent heartfelt prayers her way after she shared her experience of falling sick on a particular day due to attending two events of her colleagues. In the video she posted on Instagram, 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 inquired how her fans managed to cope with attending multiple events in a single day, as she felt unwell due to the lack of rest in between. In response, her fans showed their love and care for the beloved actress, sending prayers and support her way.
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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