Popular Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar has revealed the extent of her health struggles, admitting that she has been masking her condition with social media filters while battling a serious illness.
In an emotional Instagram post on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, the 39-year-old actress disclosed that she has been unwell for a long time, yet many have doubted the severity of her condition. She further shared that she had to relocate to her village for a year while undergoing treatment.
The Kano-born Kogi indigene also made a heartfelt appeal for financial support from the public and political representatives of her home state. She revealed that she has been struggling to cover medical expenses, including multiple MRI scans and treatment for high blood pressure.
Expressing her disappointment with the Nollywood industry, Abubakar accused her colleagues of abandoning her in her time of need.
The actress, who has been absent from the movie industry for years due to her health, is now reaching out for assistance, hoping that compassionate individuals will come to her aid.