Omotola in hospital bed as she battles undisclosed illness

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, the Nigerian actress, has opened up about her battle with an undisclosed illness.

In an Instagram post on Thursday, the 46-year-old film star shared a video of her receiving medical treatment.

Omotola said she had the “most dilapidating stomach, back and chest pain”, adding that she felt like she was “dying”.

The actress disclosed that she underwent surgery to remove her gallbladder. She also expressed gratitude to God for life and good health.

“Please join me as I thank God for life and good health. Have you been told by a doctor ‘There’s nothing more we can do at this time?’ and you still feel like you’re dying,” she said.

“I had been getting my films ready and after the day’s edit, I proceeded for the Academy Voting Member’s viewing of the Gladiator 11 but all through the viewing, I could not sit up.

“I had been rushed to the ER twice that week already for back and chest pains that would come intensely and leave the next day! The doctors were checking for my now Hbp and intense acid reflux!

“On the second admission the doctor gave all the drips, blood work and sent me home to manage. Luckily it left. However, after the movie, I knew there will be no talks with Denzel or Ridley Scott today. I needed to go!

“I threw up all night till there was nothing to throw up anymore. By morning the most dilapidating stomach pain started and so I was rushed again to emergency… the third time!

“This time, I was wheeled in, straight for a CT scan, ultrasound and the MRI. Then the doctor said I have to go in immediately for surgery to remove your gallbladder! It was so dilated, the doctors wandered how I was not in more pain.

“So the fight for my life began and today I am returning to give all the glory to God. Not only for the gift of life, but the gift of good health. The gift of a complete body or a sane mind to even dream of a better day!”

Omotola made her Nollywood debut as the leading actress in ‘Venom of Justice’ in 1995. She has appeared in over 300 films and received several awards for her craft.

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