‘I overworked myself into emergency surgery’- Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde 

Nollywood star Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has shared the frightening experience that led to her recent life-saving surgery, saying her body “finally broke down” after months of extreme work stress.

Speaking in an interview with Punch, the actress said the surgery may not seem life-threatening to some people, but it was the most serious medical challenge she had ever faced.

Omotola explained that she had been rushed to the emergency department several times before doctors confirmed she needed immediate surgery.

“I had never gone through anything that severe before. I had been working non-stop, editing my movies Mother’s Love and RR across two continents, barely sleeping two hours a day. My body was overworked,” she said.

She recalled being terrified when doctors told her the surgery could not wait.

“It was shocking and scary. My husband wasn’t around at the time, and my kids were frightened,” she added.

After the procedure, Omotola discovered a scar on her stomach. Doctors later told her the operation could not be done through keyhole surgery because her gallbladder was too enlarged.

“It was a lot to take in,” she said.

Omotola advised people to take sudden pains seriously.

“If you ever feel sharp pains in your chest or back, get a CT scan or MRI immediately. Don’t wait like I did,” she warned.

The actress said she decided to share her story publicly to encourage others to prioritise their health.