Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, a Nigerian actress, has revealed how an emergency operation she had in 2024 impacted her confidence.
In November 2024, Omotola said that she was suffering from a serious sickness that had left her with crippling stomach, back, and chest pain.
The actress later revealed that she had gallbladder removal surgery and was recovering.
On Friday, however, in a Valentine’s Day Instagram post, Omotola pondered on how the procedure left her with scars but did not undermine her confidence.
The 46-year-old actress admitted she felt self-conscious during a photo shoot because “my tummy is no longer perfect.”
She called self-love and confidence the greatest gift.
“Late last year, I had an emergency surgery. One of my best parts of my body is my tummy but it is not so perfect now,” she said.
“During this shoot, I forgot and grabbed my top during my pose and I heard a little voice say there is nothing to show anymore.
“Not me! That thing that will shake my confidence has not been created. I smiled and danced. I am 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!”
