Nollywood actress Moyo Lawal has delivered a powerful and vulnerable message to her fans, breaking down in an emotional video shared on Instagram just days before her birthday. The actress, known for her vibrant roles, opened up about a painful personal experience she had kept private for a significant period.
A Decision to Speak Out and Correct the Narrative
In the heartfelt video, Moyo Lawal explained her prolonged silence. She revealed that she deliberately avoided interviews and public discussions, choosing instead to grieve quietly with her immediate family and a close circle of friends. According to the actress, her decision to speak now serves two crucial purposes: to correct a narrative she claims has unfairly followed her and to offer strength to other women facing similar hardships.
Moyo stated that she has been contacted by numerous young women who confessed to struggling mentally, feeling overwhelmed by shame and fear after experiencing emotional manipulation and threats within their relationships. She delivered a clear, empowering message to these victims, stressing that such shame does not belong to them and is never their fault.
Revealing Her Own Painful Experience
Sharing a glimpse into her own ordeal, the actress recounted a specific incident. She revealed that when she attempted to leave a past relationship, she was blamed for what happened to her. The accusation centered on her refusal to post her partner on social media, which was cited as the cause of the problems.
She was told a deeply damaging statement: that if he could not have her, then no one else would want her. For years, Moyo coped with this pain by escaping into her movie characters, effectively numbing herself to her real-life emotional suffering. She admitted to using her work as a shield from personal trauma.
"Flipping the Switch" to a New Chapter
However, Moyo Lawal declared that this period of hiding is now over. She has decided to "flip the switch" and start living fully as herself, not through the roles or personas she portrays on screen. She described this new phase as one where she intends to embrace life openly, experiment, have fun, make mistakes, and simply exist without the constant fear of judgment.
Having endured what she considers the worst, the actress stated she no longer wishes to live cautiously or invisibly. She expressed profound gratitude to her friends and family for respecting her need for silence and supporting her private healing journey. Moyo ended her emotional video by inviting her followers to join her in this new chapter of her life and asking for gentleness in their judgments.
The video was shared via the Linda Ikeji Blog Instagram page, bringing her raw and courageous confession to a wider audience just as she prepares to celebrate her birthday.
