Entertainment

Ufuoma McDermott Responds to Concern Over Her Wellbeing

Published

3 months ago

May 20, 2026

Ufuoma McDermott health update message reassures fans she is fine and urges them to pray for the country amid growing public concern

Nollywood actress Ufuoma McDermott has issued a calm public message addressing growing concern from fans and well-wishers who have been reaching out to check on her wellbeing.

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Ufuoma McDermott issues health update to fans, it was shared via her Instagram page, where the actress expressed appreciation for the overwhelming calls and messages she has received in recent days.

She reassured her supporters that she is in good health, noting that while the concern was appreciated, there was no cause for alarm regarding her condition.

Ufuoma McDermott further urged fans to shift their attention towards national issues, encouraging prayers for Nigeria amid ongoing social and economic challenges.

In her message, she emphasised that she is “okay” and “well,” seeking to ease fears that had begun circulating among her followers online.

The actress health update message comes against the backdrop of her previously disclosed health struggles, including past revelations about a life-threatening condition and a deeply personal medical journey.

She has spoken openly about her diagnosis and recovery experiences, as well as the emotional toll of losing a family member to chronic kidney disease.

Despite those challenges, she has continued to maintain a relatively low profile in recent times, occasionally updating fans through social media.

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Her latest reassurance has since been welcomed by supporters who expressed relief while continuing to send prayers and goodwill messages.

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Culture

WAKE UP! Art Exhibition Returns for a Second Act

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5 days ago

August 27, 2026

Mariam Balogun

The contemporary art and photography exhibition “Wake Up!” is back again for a second edition.

Curated by Awele Onwordi, Wake Up! 2 exhibition pays homage to the Nigerian youth and burgeoning street culture which many of its contributing artists reference in their works.

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Titled “Young, Wild, Free”, the exhibition celebrates the creativity, resilience, freedom and cultural influence found in Nigerian youth.

Taking aim at societal issues and economic concerns, the exhibit reflects the youth and their refusal to compromise or bow despite all the challenges stacked against them while charting youth culture through art, music, fashion, skateboarding, photography and community.

The exhibition will be held, once again, at the Angel and Muse Gallery at 25 Sumbo Jibowu street off Ribadu Road off Awolowo Road in Ikoyi.

It will open on Saturday 5 September 2026 and will run until 11 September 2026
This second edition which focuses on celebrating, nurturing and exploring artistic practices rooted in youth and street culture will feature works from DENCITY and SUPERGLIDER HOUSE.

Exhibiting artists include Ajilore Kehinde – their work is deeply influenced by Nigerian street culture and works of other artists like Slawn, Peters Ejiro, etc, Chuka Onwordi – graphic designer who embodies themes of death, melancholy and beauty in his works, ZIDYEP – Abuja based creative whose works move between digital and physical spaces through art, graphic design and air brushing , Franklyn Okoye – graphic designer and artist whose works explore themes of identity and hyper-reality, Awele Onwordi – founder & curator of WAKE UP and multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans character art, creative logo design, album covers and more , Oluchi Kogolo – digital illustrator whose work explores street culture, personality and storytelling through a raw and playful visual style and Kozetuo Apeji – multidisciplinary artists who work explores experimental approaches to problem solving through both digital and traditional art forms.

Commenting on the exhibition in her curatorial statement, Awele noted that “despite economic instability, limited opportunities and socio-political challenges, Nigerian youth continue to shape culture through music, fashion, art, skateboarding, raves, photography and community.”

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Continuing and harping on the raison d’etre of the exhibition she said, “Young, Wild and Free exists to celebrate Nigerian youth while also creating a platform that supports and amplifies them.”