Nollywood star Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has shared a powerful message about self-love and resilience while revealing the story behind a scar on her tummy. The actress disclosed that she got the scar after undergoing an emergency surgery in 2024, though she did not provide details about the procedure.
Taking to Instagram, the beloved actress, fondly known as Omosexy, reflected on how the experience affected an area she once considered one of her most attractive features. During a special Valentine’s Day photoshoot, Omotola posted a video where she briefly lifted her top, revealing her tummy before adjusting her outfit. She acknowledged experiencing a brief moment of insecurity but quickly replaced it with gratitude and confidence.
In her heartfelt post, she encouraged others to embrace both their physical and emotional scars while celebrating life and their unique beauty.
“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 shared.