Stellar Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson has finally given explanation to her sudden weight loss that sparked outrage on Nigeria’s social media space.
Recall that a few weeks ago, stunning photos of the actress appearing emaciated, trended on the Nigeria’s social media space. There were concerns over the actress drastic lost of her adorable weight.
However, the actress in an interview with fellow actress, Joke Silva has disclosed in an emotional tone that all was not well with her. According to her, her sudden weight loss was due to a health condition.
Specifically, the actress revealed that she had cancer scare; a development that resulted in a surgery for the removal of her thyroid.
The actress in the interview emotionally revealed that she and her husband were stunned by the development but had no choice other than accept her fate; fate which includes that she has to live rest of her life on medication.
According to her, when the medical experts told her about her condition, herself and her husband were considerate of what could become the fate of her six month old child. Hence, they braved up and resorted to seeking solution to her condition; solution which entails that she will never miss her medication for even a day throughout the rest of her life.
The actress who was visibly emotional during the interview, explained that she as well as her family has accepted her fate and is dedicated towards living the best of her life and in the comfort of her family.
While reaction trailed her weight loss on social media, the actress supposedly in a desperate move to coverup, appeared in a video ads in which she attributed her weight loss to sliming tea.
Here are a few varying reactions to her revelation:
@Asarilu on x wrote: ” Omo people are going through things lowkey”.
@Jai-simon wrote: ” The fact some of you are still laughing about how she said the slim tea made her emaciate just shows how we need to always lie because you all lack empathy . She had to come up with a lie because she knows Nigerians love the lie”.
@Segunolaleye82 wrote: ” This is why it is not good to body shame people. I knew she was going,through something to warrant that massive weight loss”.
@Bluntcrazeman wrote: ” Sorry Mercy. May God be with you.I’m so sorry I was feeling bad you lost so much weight. I didn’t know you were battling for your life.All the same,, it’s good I know now.I pray God give you strength to overcome this.THIS TOO SHALL PASS”.
@Sarafine wrote: ” Then why did she claim to be slim tea and even started advertising one product. Omor Nigerians ehn. You carry sickness put on top slim tea”.
@sunabel73 wrote: ” your weight loss was to drastic to be attributed to gym activities nor the slimness inducing tea that you claimed in an advertisement. I suspected health problem but didn’t want to defame anyone. However, I wish the best in your life and the strength to carry on. This life self is too intricate, you have money, you don’t have heath. You have health, you don’t have love and money. It’s just an insatiable world “.
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