Monalisa Stephen, a controversial Nollywood actress and media personality has died.
The Chief Executive Officer of Best of Nollywood (BON) Seun Oloketuyi, announced the sad news via his Instagram on Wednesday afternoon.
Oloketuyi disclosed that the controversial actress died yesterday, May 13th after battling low blood sugar and internal bleeding.
He added that the deceased actress’ sister confirmed her passing. Sharing the photo, he wrote: “Brand influencer Monalisa Ayobami Stephen is dead,she died yesterday in Lagos after losing the fight against Low sugar and internal bleeding, Her immediate younger sister confirmed the death of this hardworking and beautiful soul.”
I’ve been battling diabetes since 10
In 2022, Stephen opened up on her battle with diabetes after attempting suicide.
The plus-size movie star who often preaches about body positivity, recounted her sexual abuse and bullying which was also part of the reason she became suicidal.
She wrote: “Over the week there have been wrong misconceptions/Talks and I would have ignored but I owe it to my family and friends and women who actually look up to me to tell “MY TRUTH. What happened to me have got nothing to do with “ BODY POSITIVITY “ it’s Farrr from it. Have had my own share of the struggle/suffering( I came from Nothing) so I work really hard to get here and I will work harder.
“Over the years I have grown a thick Skin. When trolls come for me sometimes I am thinking of my next meal or my next content
Sometimes I am struggling with how not to go completely blind due to complications from Diabetes which I had since I was 10 years old. Then some other stuff and TInnitus .(you don’t want to have that trust me ) But I understand people just wanna troll you without not thinking about what you may be going thru.
“I was suicidal due to this ugly incident but I am not Depressed. I was just unfortunate to meet Evil and I am glad that I am healing.”
