Nollywood actress Kemi Afolabi has lashed out at those telling her she doesn’t look sick. Taking to one of her social media page, she said if one has never gone to bed wondering if they will wake up the next day, then they don’t have right to tell her she doesn’t look sick. She noted how she has stomached and handled so many things she is not pleased with maturely in the past for the sake of peace, but now, is no longer doing that because of her health.
According to her, it has been confirmed that it has contributed to her health challenges, which have led to trauma, which triggers inflammation that causes chronic lupus flares. “I will be doing more of speaking up and advocating for myself and many other warriors chasing their health to be able to function like a normal human being while talk chase your dreams. If you’ve never gone to bed wondering if you’re gonna wake up the next day because of how your body is doing.
Pls don’t ever tell me, ‘But you don’t look sick’. Idgaf how close you thought you were to me, don’t!! Got nothing to prove to anyone. Opinions don’t pay bills. I have stomached and handled so many things I am not pleased with maturely in the past for the sake of peace. I will no longer be doing that because it is confirmed medically that it has contributed to my health challenges.
Trauma accelerates autoimmune disease, triggers inflammation that causes chronic lupus flares for me every day time! I know for a fact I am not operating off of my own strength. Na Baba God dey run am. 2026, I never drink after drop cup health-wise. Need nobody’s pity, leave me alone, don’t care about yours”. In a previous post, she said she never imagined how much courage life would ask of her.
She said that the trauma helped her overcome her fears, the resilience her body found standing in the storm and choosing to keep going regardless. She said that despite it all, she has so much to be grateful for. While celebrating her daughter’s birthday, Afolabi revealed that 2026 had been tough for them, as her lupus flare came on so strongly, leading to multiple surgeries, but her daughter was stronger.
She praised her daughter for being by her side during the sad and happy moments, and promised to celebrate her always. The Yoruba actress had poured out her heart to her supporters in an emotional note. She appreciated them for constantly checking and showing love and support to her, saying they give her the strength to keep fighting to live. When the movie star, turned a new age in April, she asserted that she was proof that God exist.
She said she was forever grateful. Still basking in gratitude, Kemi shared a video of herself celebrating her birthday at home, declaring that she is a rare gem. While addressing her haters, she noted how her haters can’t stand that they can’t humble, shame, or break her. She further noted how they can’t embarrass or make her feel less about herself. In another post, she said she is powerful on her own and doesn’t need to team up to win a fight.
Recall that in 2023, Kemi Afolabi disclosed in an interview that she had been diagnosed with lupus and had just five more years to live. Speaking out about her mental health, she revealed that she had a mental breakdown over her illness, and recounted how she experienced anxiety, exhaustion, and depression. However, having great people around her helped her heal.
