Actress Omowunmi Dada undergoes leg surgery

Popular Nigerian actress Omowunmi Dada has revealed that she recently underwent leg surgery after silently enduring pain for an extended period.

The 35-year-old made the emotional disclosure on Tuesday via her Instagram page, where she shared a hearThe 35-year-old made the emotional disclosure on Tuesday via her Instagram page, where she shared a heartfelt video montage showing different stages of her recovery journey — from hospital visits and X-rays to walking with crutches and receiving support from loved ones.tfelt video montage showing different stages of her recovery journey — from hospital visits and X-rays to walking with crutches and receiving support from loved ones.

In the caption, the award-winning actress opened up about masking her pain for years while fulfilling work commitments and attending public events.

“Sometimes we smile through the pain so convincingly that no one sees the storm we’re facing,” she wrote. “For so long, I pushed through the discomfort, walking through film sets and public events like everything was fine, but deep down I was struggling.”

Omowunmi said she finally made the difficult decision to undergo surgery — a choice she described as humbling and transformative.

“The idea of not being able to do basic things—walk freely, use the bathroom without help—was overwhelming. But God carried me through it. I’m still on the journey, but my healing is unfolding beautifully,” she said.

The actress also expressed deep gratitude to her doctors, friends, and family who supported her through the challenging process.

“To my amazing doctors, thank you for your dedication. To my friends who checked in, visited, and reminded me I wasn’t alone—thank you. And to my family, your strength gave me strength,” she wrote.