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Nollywood actress Kemi Afolabi has opened up about the impact of her health struggles, explaining why she is no longer willing to remain silent when people make insensitive comments about her appearance.
The actress, who has been living with lupus, reacted strongly to remarks from people who question the severity of her condition because she does not always appear visibly ill.
Afolabi explained that living with a chronic illness comes with experiences that people on the outside may not understand. According to her, there have been moments when she has gone to bed uncertain about how she would feel or function the following day.
She urged people to stop judging the seriousness of her condition based solely on her physical appearance, stressing that she has nothing to prove to anyone.
The actress also revealed that she has spent years tolerating situations and keeping quiet about things that upset her in an effort to maintain peace.
However, she said she has reached a point where protecting her health has become more important than avoiding conflict.
Afolabi claimed that medical findings have linked some of the experiences she endured to her health challenges.
She further stated that trauma and stress have contributed to inflammation and recurring lupus flares in her case.
The actress said she intends to become more vocal about her experiences and advocate for herself as well as other people battling chronic illnesses.
She maintained that her goal is to continue living, functioning and pursuing her dreams despite the difficulties associated with her condition.
She also credited God for giving her the strength to continue through the challenges, saying she does not believe she has been surviving solely through her own strength.
Afolabi has previously spoken openly about the difficulties that came with her lupus diagnosis. In 2023, she disclosed that she had been diagnosed with the autoimmune disease and claimed she had been told she had only a limited number of years to live.
The actress has also recounted experiencing anxiety, exhaustion, depression and a mental breakdown while dealing with her illness.
She said having supportive people around her played an important role in helping her through those difficult periods.
Earlier in 2026, Afolabi revealed that her health challenges had become particularly difficult, with severe lupus flares reportedly resulting in multiple surgeries.
Despite the setbacks, the actress has continued to express gratitude for her life, family and supporters. She has repeatedly thanked those who check on her and encourage her, describing their support as a source of strength as she continues her health journey.
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