12th April, 2020
Nollywood Actress and new mother, Halima Abubakar has revealed why she kept her pregnancy off social media.
This coming days after the movie star was dragged on social media after using someone else picture to celebrate the birth of her son.
However, in an interview with Punch’s Saturday Beats, Halima revealed that she kept her pregnancy a secret because it was no ones.
“I kept it away from social media because it’s not their business,” she said.
She further said: “The first time I made a post about expecting ‘a mini me’, I was pregnant at that time but I was actually talking about a dog. I had bought a dog then. They (bloggers) ran with it and said I was pregnant. I just kept quiet about it and said thank you to all the prayers. I don’t think it’s okay to shove everything down people’s throats on social media.
“I am a businesswoman, so for me, social media is to interact with my fans and clients. I advertise for a lot of companies, and I am a brand ambassador to over 20 brands. I am always working and I think I overwork myself.
“Posting about my pregnancy would have been too much because I already advertise for brands and I didn’t want to choke anyone. People just say what they want to say. I am a homely person and I love how my life has changed. I had to train myself to this point and I have done a wonderful job.
“I just had a little bit of waist pain. I didn’t have any swollen face or hand. But I started using a bigger size. I am really happy about the experience. During pregnancy, I craved a lot of salmon and vegetable. I also drank a lot of ice cream. I didn’t vomit. God allowed me not to suffer.”
Sharing the excitement she feels as a new mother, Abubakar said, “I don’t know if it’s fulfilling yet because it’s a new experience. I am going with the flow and I’m very happy. When I look at the sweet boy staring at me, I know I have done something right. If there is anything I have done in my life that is right, this is the biggest one and I’m proud of myself.
“I am grateful to God, everyone, and my baby. I would never change anything about my decision,” she said.