Nollywood actress Bisola Badmus, popularly known as Adunni Adunbarin, has shared her emotional journey of surviving a severe brain tumour.
In an Instagram post marking her birthday, Badmus expressed that she is “forever indebted to God Almighty” for saving her life and restoring her health after a harrowing battle that began in 2022.
She recounted how her illness started suddenly and initially seemed minor, but medical tests revealed the shocking diagnosis: a brain tumour. Reflecting on the news, Badmus admitted the challenge shook her deeply, noting that while the devil “tried indeed,” divine intervention prevailed.
“Owo re ni mo ri. Owo re ni mo ri, igba ti aye dan mi wo, owo re ni mo ri. I will forever be indebted to God Almighty for His mercy, grace, favour, blessings, and eternal peace. All I have to say is thank you, Agbanilagbatan. When life’s challenges came, God proved Himself to me in many ways,” she wrote.
“The devil tried indeed, but my God said, ‘No, do not touch my anointed and do my prophet no harm.’ Oluwaseun, Olohun modupe o. It all started in 2022 when this illness came knocking. Hmmm… I thought it was a joke until I was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Hmmm… That took everything I ever worked for.”
She emphasized that without God’s intervention, the illness could have claimed her life.
“If not for God, it almost took my life but Alhamdulillahi Rabbil ‘Alamin. All thanks to God Almighty for His intervention. This is not an experience I would ever wish on anyone, not even my enemy. Amo adupe, aye ope yo. I am hale and hearty now, which is why I’m here today, to show my gratitude to the God who never fails,” she added.
Badmus also acknowledged the support of family, friends, colleagues, and well-wishers during her ordeal, giving special praise to her son, Abdul Malik, for his remarkable strength.
“To my family, friends, and colleagues, ese modupe. And to my adorable son, Abdul Malik Olasunkanmi Ayinde Marshal, thank you for staying strong and firm during these trying times. Hmmm… ko easy o. Oh my beloved son, may God grant me long life in sound health so I can take you around the world,” she said.
She continued, “Thank you, my love, for showing me how much I mean to you. Iku ojuji ko ni gba e mi lowo, Abdul Malik. Ose okomi. To everyone who supported with funds, abudi lagbara Olohun Oba, ese modupe. It was a lot o. A lot went down the drain, but we thank God for His infinite mercy and intervention.
“I’m grateful to God for giving me the opportunity and grace to witness another year among the living and not among the dead. I am grateful because He restored all lost hopes. He replenished me in unexpected ways. Even though oju apa ko le dabi oju ara, Oluwaseun, I’m grateful still.
“Please, lovers of Adunni Adunbarin Matoshi, thank God on my behalf, because I am a living testimony that what God cannot do does not exist. Happy birthday to me — Abisola Adunni Adunbarin Matoshi. Eni O.”
In 2023, Badmus had previously revealed her battle with a brain disease known as encephalopathy, which forced her to take a break from social media.