Renowned Nigerian filmmaker Kemi Adetiba has once again spoken candidly about her ongoing health battle with fibroids, revealing that a third surgery may be imminent.
Adetiba, who first went public with her experience in 2015—describing it then as a “severe case” that once landed her in the emergency room—shared the update in a recent exchange on Instagram.
The revelation came in the comment section of a post by actress Ini Dima-Okojie, who had shared a heartfelt video detailing her own struggle with fibroids. Captioning ..., Ini wrote: “We NEED a cure for fibroids. In the meantime, I hope every woman dealing with it is hanging in there. Just know that you are not alone.”
In a show of solidarity, Adetiba commented under ...: “I’ve had surgery twice for this already, and it now seems I might need a third. Sigh.”
Despite the health challenges, Adetiba has remained undeterred in her creative journey. She continues to blaze trails in Nollywood and is currently basking in the success of her latest Netflix mini-series, To Kill A Monkey.
The gripping drama, which premiered on July 18, centers on Efemini—a down-on-his-luck everyman whose life spirals after a chance encounter with an old friend. Forced into the murky world of cybercrime, Efemini grapples with increasing moral compromises as he fights to outrun the consequences of his decisions.
Adetiba’s resilience, both personal and professional, continues to inspire many, as she uses her platform to shed light on women’s health issues while raising the bar in African storytelling.