In a heartfelt revelation, beloved Nigerian actress and filmmaker, Ufuoma McDermott, shared her ongoing 12-year struggle with kidney disease, an experience marked by personal challenges and loss. The actress recently opened up to media personality Chude Jideonwu, discussing how the illness has impacted her life, including the heartbreaking loss of her younger brother to chronic kidney disease.
Ufuoma disclosed that her doctors diagnosed her with Stage 3 kidney disease last year, urging her to reduce her workload and prioritize rest. However, feeling she had more time, she tried to negotiate with her doctors to continue working at her pace. Unfortunately, her condition advanced to Stage 4, prompting a major shift in her lifestyle and priorities.
Reflecting on her journey, Ufuoma shared that her experience with her brother’s illness left her deeply contemplating mortality. She described how the diagnosis and the personal loss made her reevaluate her life and focus on health. Fortunately, Ufuoma managed to stabilize her condition after reaching Stage 4, and she credits the experience with fundamentally transforming how she now approaches each day.
