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Healing, a 2025 Nollywood drama produced by Mo Bimpe Adedimeji, is a powerful film that tackles one of Nigeria’s most ignored health crises the stigma surrounding HPV (Human Papillomavirus) and cervical cancer.
Starring Mo Bimpe herself alongside her husband, Lateef Adedimeji, as well as Remi Surutu, Bakare Zainab, and Kunle Omisore, the movie tells the story of Abene, a woman battling both illness and societal judgment after an HPV diagnosis.
Beyond its emotional storyline, Healing uses the medium of cinema to educate and inspire conversations about women’s health, early detection, and compassion.
For Mo Bimpe, producing Healing was not just another acting project; it was an awakening. The actress admitted that before taking on the film, she had little knowledge about HPV.
“Funny enough, I never heard about HPV before this film,” she confessed. “When they called me to produce the project, I actually asked, ‘Is it HIV?’ They said, ‘No, HPV.’
I went online to learn about it, and what I found shocked me 80 percent of women dying of cancer are dying because of cervical cancer caused by HPV. That hit me.”
That discovery became the driving force behind her passion for the project. “This is not about promoting a movie,” she explained. “It’s about awareness. Every woman needs to go for a pap smear, get tested, and get vaccinated. It’s serious and it’s preventable.”
In Healing, Mo Bimpe portrays Abene, a woman struggling with the dual burden of illness and stigma. Her story mirrors the experiences of countless women who face judgment instead of empathy.
“If you watch Healing, you’ll see that the people who had the most issues with Abene were women,” she said. “That’s how it is in real life women judging women. We just need to be kind to one another.”
Lateef Adedimeji, who plays Abene’s husband, delivers a heartfelt performance as a man torn between love, fear, and faith while standing by his wife through her health crisis. Mo Bimpe praised him for his unwavering support both on and off set.
“He supported me every step of the way,” she said. “This film needed empathy from everyone involved, and he brought that completely.”
Beyond its emotional storytelling, Healing signals a new direction for Nollywood, merging entertainment with advocacy.
“Films like this can save lives,” Mo Bimpe noted. “We can’t keep quiet about something that affects so many women. This is our contribution to the conversation.”
Actress Omowunmi Dada, who attended the film’s screening, also praised its message, highlighting her advocacy work for cervical cancer prevention.
“Since 2017, I’ve worked with the Leir Foundation to provide free HPV vaccines to young women,” she said. “Every woman I meet, I ask, ‘Have you done your HPV test?’ ‘Have you gotten your vaccine?’ Because this is one cancer we can actually eliminate.”
Reflecting on her own health battles earlier this year, Omowunmi added, “Being healthy is underrated. When you’re sick, nothing else matters. I’m just grateful for everyone who showed me love when I needed it. That’s real healing.”
Through Healing, Mo Bimpe and Lateef Adedimeji are using their influence to challenge stigma, spread awareness, and inspire empathy.
“This story is for every woman who’s ever been afraid, ignored, or shamed,” Mo Bimpe declared. “And for every man who chooses to support her instead. It’s about love, life, and taking charge before it’s too late.”
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