Nollywood actress, Zainab Balogun, recently spoke openly about her long-standing battle with endometriosis and the profound impact it had on her marriage.
During a heartfelt conversation with media personality Chude Jideonwo, the actress bravely shared her experiences dealing with this medical condition that plagued her for over two decades.
Endometriosis is a condition characterized by the growth of uterine tissue outside the uterus, leading to symptoms such as intense pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, irregular periods, and potential fertility challenges.
Balogun courageously discussed the obstacles she faced as a result of this condition and acknowledged the unwavering support of her husband, Dikko Nwachukwu, throughout her journey.
When asked about her husband's role during her battle with endometriosis, the actress responded, "Yes, of course, my husband was supportive. You know, you have to take the village mentality when it comes to dealing with something as big as this. You realise that you are going to need the therapist, the back-rubber, and the make-me-laugh person. So, it would be hard to do something like this alone [without the support of my husband]. Not even just because of the physical aspects, but more so, the mental and emotional aspects."
In addition to discussing her battle with endometriosis, the actress touched on her decision not to share photos from her wedding in 2018 publicly.
She expressed her desire to keep her personal life private and stated, "I did not share my wedding photos. I don't know who did it. The only person who had permission to share one image, which was like a beauty image, was my make-up artist. I was very comfortable with nobody seeing an image from my wedding. I mean, my personal life is very personal. It's not out for public consumption because that is not my work, that's my life."
Zainab Balogun is a model, television presenter and Nigerian actress with noteworthy performances in various Nollywood movies such as God Calling, The Royal Hibiscus Hotel, and Sylvia.
