Doctor told me I’ve five years to live, says actress Kemi Afolabi

Popular Yoruba actress, Kemi Afolabi, has disclosed that she was diagnosed with lupus.

Afolabi had earlier revealed to her fans that she was diagnosed with an incurable disease which led her to sell her properties and secure space for her burial but failed to reveal the name of the ailment.

However, the popular Nollywood actress, in an interview published on Friday with show host, Chude Jideonwo, revealed that the doctor said she cannot live beyond five years.

The 43-year-old actress added that she had lived just one year after the doctor told her she had five years to live.

“Make sure you are with your loved ones. At least, you still have up to five years,” Afolabi quoted her doctor as saying.

Speaking on the ailment, the popular actress, who stated that she has paid N1.2m on treatment with no good result, revealed: “I have lupus. It’s not curable. You just have to take medications for the rest of your life.”

Afolabi had on December 31, 2021, told her fans that she had prepared for death after she was diagnosed with an incurable disease.

The Yoruba actress, who studied Law at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), made the revelation via her Instagram page.

She stated: “I wrote my will and booked a space with ebony vault this year 2021 but God showed me how faithful he is despite my unfaithfulness. Who am I that God is so mindful of my existence? Me ordinary sand?

“That was toss around from my private hospital to LASUTH, to Army barracks hospital WAEC and finally LUTH where I spent over three months!

“I did COVID-19 test every 48hrs at LASUTH emergency because I was short of breath, was on oxygen for about a month, still no diagnosis after several test conducted.

“Only a mad man says there is no God. I sold my properties after spending all my savings because I knew the thoughts of bringing my condition to the public eye or beg for funds at the time will kill me faster!

“Finally, I was diagnosed of a condition that has no cure but can be managed by medications and takes me in and out of the hospital at will (SLE).

“Fluid blocked my lungs, affected my heart from functioning well which was the reason for my breathlessness and that is caused by the condition diagnosed!”

She continued: “Surgery was the only option to drain out the fluid fast. My life has changed forever but I am thankful, I am still breathing.

“Being in an industry that places high value on appearance, it’s been a struggle taking medications that’s helps ease the pains but affect my weight and people will constantly remind you of how fat you’ve become without hesitations.

“The year 2021 has been tough! But with God showing up for me and some special people by my side, I made it through,” Afolabi said.

The Star