Nollywood star Omowunmi Dada has opened up about a personal health battle that remained hidden from the public for months.
The actress revealed she recently underwent leg surgery after struggling with intense pain that she quietly endured while working on set.
Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, Dada shared her emotional journey, explaining how she continued to show up for film shoots, walk through discomfort, and maintain a cheerful appearance all while managing a serious condition in silence.
“Sometimes, we carry our pain so quietly that the world celebrates us without realising the weight we bear behind the scenes,” she wrote.
She admitted the condition had lingered for a long time, gradually becoming more difficult to manage.
Despite the discomfort, she remained committed to her work, determined not to let the pain slow her down.
“I had been dealing with leg pain for so long, yet I continued to show up, walk through sets, and smile through moments but deep down, I was weathering a storm,” she explained.
Eventually, however, the pain worsened to the point that basic activities became difficult.
As a result, she was forced to make the hard decision to step back and undergo surgery.
“Eventually, I had to make a difficult choice: I underwent surgery. The thought of losing control over the simple things we often take for granted walking, using the bathroom, moving freely was humbling,” she added.
Currently in recovery, Omowunmi described the healing process as both emotional and spiritual.
She credited her strength to her faith in God, as well as the love and support from her family, friends, and medical team.
“But God… He held me. I’m still healing, but my healing is beautiful,” she shared with gratitude.
Omowunmi Dada’s leg surgery has since drawn prayers and well wishes from fans and colleagues.
Many have praised her bravery for sharing such a vulnerable chapter of her life.
Furthermore, the actress used the opportunity to encourage people to extend kindness to others, noting that social media often conceals the true struggles people face behind the scenes.
“Let’s learn to extend grace. Not everything you see online reveals the whole story. Be kind. Be gentle. Life unfolds behind the scenes,” she advised.
As she continues to heal, fans and the Nollywood community are hopeful that she will return stronger than ever to achieve even greater milestones.
