Yoruba Nollywood actress Motilola Akinlami has shared a harrowing account of survival ahead of her birthday on Tuesday, January 21. In an emotional post on her verified social media account, the actress revealed she endured life-threatening attacks and spent 28 days in the hospital. Describing this year’s birthday as deeply significant, Motilola expressed gratitude for overcoming the challenges. She wrote:
“This BIRTHDAY is a special one because I’m alive, because I survived numerous attacks, plenty threats to life. So this isn’t a post to join the popularity contest. It’s so that everyone who sees this post will say, ‘Thank you God for Motilola. because this post isn’t announcing the End of her life…E bami dupe lowo Olorun.’”
While she withheld details of her ordeal, she promised to share the full story later. Motilola also encouraged her followers to join her in thanking God and celebrating her recovery.