Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has opened up about self-love and resilience after undergoing emergency surgery in 2024.
In a post on Instagram, she revealed that the procedure left a scar on her stomach, an area she once considered one of her best features.
“Loving yourself first is the greatest Val gift. Late last year, I had an emergency surgery… one of the best parts of my body was my tummy… Oh well, not so perfect now,” she wrote.
She recalled a moment during a photoshoot when she instinctively grabbed her top while posing and heard a little voice say, “There’s nothing to show anymore.” However, she quickly dismissed the thought, adding, “Not me! That thing that’ll shake my confidence has not been created. I smiled and danced. I’m alive… it’s just scars.”
Omotola encouraged her followers to embrace their imperfections, acknowledging that while some scars are physical, others are emotional. “Some people’s scars are physical, and some are emotional… but today, smile, dance, and be proud, beautiful. You’re still here, and you look damn good too!”
She ended with a thought-provoking question: “What if I’m not perfect? Would you still love me?”
Her post has sparked discussions on social media, with fans praising her confidence and openness.
