Nigerian Nollywood actress Kemi Afolabi says she has Lupus disease, a long-term condition that causes joint pain, skin rashes, and tiredness.
The 44-year-old said her doctor told her she only had five years to live, and she had already lived one of them.
“I have lupus. It’s not curable. You just have to take medications for the rest of your life,” Kemi Afolabi said during an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo.
“Make sure you are with your loved ones. At least, you still have up to five years.”
Here’s everything to know about the Kemi Afolabi incurable condition lupus disease.
Why Did The Doctor Tell Kemi Afolabi She Would Live Five Years?
Because lupus disease cannot be cured, according to Kemi, she spent 1.2 million naira on treatment, but there was little or no change, and she was continually in pain.
The scriptwriter and filmmaker, who rose to prominence after appearing in several Yoruba films, was diagnosed with the illness in 2021 but kept her illness private.
Lupus patients experience symptoms such as joint stiffness, pain, fatigue, confusion, and depression. The disease’s inflammation can affect a variety of body systems, including your joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart, and lungs.
Patients are advised to avoid fried foods, commercial baked goods, creamed soups and sauces, red meat, animal fat, processed meat products, and high-fat dairy foods due to their high saturated fat content. Examples include whole milk, half and half, cheese, butter, and ice cream. One food to avoid is alfalfa sprouts.
While still in university, Kemi Afolabi developed an interest in acting. She was invited to participate in a theatre production by students from the Department of Creative Arts.
She is best known for her role in the film Alagba, but she took a break from acting in 2008.
There is no sickness that God cannot heal. May God heal Kemi Afolabi.
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