LAGOS, Nigeria (FN), Nollywood actress Ini Dima-Okojie has announced she is expecting her first child, sharing the news with fans in a heartfelt social media post that also reflected on her health journey.
Dima-Okojie, known for her roles in Blood Sisters and Namaste Wahala, revealed her pregnancy on Tuesday, expressing gratitude after years of battling fibroids. The actress previously underwent surgery to remove fibroids, a condition that caused her significant pain and health challenges. She later shared publicly that the fibroids recurred, requiring further medical care and resilience.
Her openness about the experience resonated with many women facing similar struggles, earning her praise for breaking the silence around reproductive health issues in Nigeria.
Dima-Okojie, who married Abasi Ene-Obong in 2022, said the pregnancy marks a deeply personal milestone after overcoming setbacks. “This journey has not been easy, but it has been worth it,” she wrote, thanking supporters for their encouragement.
Fans and colleagues across Nollywood flooded her page with congratulatory messages, celebrating both her motherhood announcement and her courage in sharing her health story.
