Halima Abubakar Returns to Film Set After Battling Illness: “It Took Spiritual Work to Get Me Here”

Halima Abubakar Returns to Film Set After Battling Illness: “It Took Spiritual Work to Get Me Here”

  • Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar is back to shooting movies after being away for a while
  • Recall that the movie star was battling with undisclosed health challenges for years, but she now appears to have recovered
  • Abubakar shared a series of snaps online of herself on a movie set and also explained her progress
  • In an exclusive chat with Legit.ng, Halima Abubakar shared more details about her recovery

Popular Nigerian actress Halima Abubakar has finally returned to acting after taking a break due to health challenges.

Recall that the movie star made headlines after pointing fingers at a Nigerian pastor, Apostle Suleman, while nursing her health.

Halima Abubakar returns to movie set after battle with strange sickness.
Halima Abubakar is back to work. Photos: @halimaabubakar
Source: Instagram

In a new development, Abubakar was spotted on a movie set with her other celebrity colleagues.

In the caption of the clip shared on her Instagram page, the actress thanked God that they were able to finish filming the movie.

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See the post below:

See another video of Halima Abubakar with Benedict Johnson on set:

Halima Abubakar explains her progress

After her grand return to social media, Halima Abubakar shared a video of herself strutting in a black dress and accompanied it with a caption where she explained how far she had come.

According to the film star, it took a lot of mental, emotional and spiritual work to get where she is now. She wrote:

“I’m VERY protective over this current version of me. It took ALOTTT of mental, emotional, and spiritual work for me to get to this stage!!! So if I come off as if l’m “too good” for certain people, situations, events, conversations, whatever. It’s because I am.”

See the post below:

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Fans react as Halima Abubakar returns

Halima Abubakar’s return to movie sets and social media drew comments from fans. Read some of them below:

maryam._.hassan:

“U are really among God’s favorites he gave us a second chance.”

facialtherapy.xx:

“Strong head. Imagine they left you for dead but you sef show them say ur meat hard to chop. Aya! Welcome to your reign.”

Queensluxurystoree:

“If second chance was a person……you are loved by God nothing nobody wan tell me.”

Obitaris101:

“That’s a woman who wins without doubt.”

Thedebbyander:

“One of the strongest people I know ❤️.”

K.e.t.t.i.e:

“You are indeed a testimony that God do EXISTs and HE is intentional about us. God's protection and uplifting we pray. Barka da ramadan.”

Queenmnena:

“Chai,,,,,,,See GRACE wey dey radiate oooo God you're too much.I love this woman so much on top that one humility na her second name❤️.”

Latinoluxury1:

“Welcome Queen this is ur time to shine more nd live life to the fullest and appreciate God more no one can eat ur meat .”

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I have God to thank - Halima Abubakar speaks about her recovery

In an exclusive chat with Legit.ng, Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar opened up about her recovery after battling her long-term illness.

According to the movie star, she gives God the glory that she is in a much better place now. Abubakar explained that her recovery only took the grace of God.

She said:

"It feels really good that I have my health back and I have God almighty to thank. What I wrote is exactly how it went. I’m sure you can understand the statement. It took the grace of God."

Speaking further, the Nollywood actress opened up on her plans to share her story with the world in a movie. According to her, only words cannot explain what she went through.

"What I saw I can’t just write it. You will watch it to understand. If I don’t (make a movie of my story) how would people learn? Let’s thank God for now."

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How Halima Abubakar advised young ladies

Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that Halima Abubakar advised ladies not to make the same mistake she made.

Recall that Halima had been embroiled in drama with Apostle Johnson Suleman, with whom she claimed to have had an amorous relationship. She was also struck by a strange illness that affected her for many months.

Halima Abubakar told ladies to stay away from people’s husbands and not to be side chicks. According to her, she does not want them to make the same mistake she made.

Source: Legit.ng

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Taiwo Owolawi (Entertainment Editor) Taiwo Owolawi is an entertainment and lifestyle journalist with four years of work experience at Legit.ng. She graduated from Osun State University with a degree in English and International Studies in 2016. She has also moved on to pursue courses in Public Relations and Copywriting. Taiwo emerged as Legit.ng's Best Entertainment Editor in 2022. Contact: taiwo.owolawi@corp.legit.ng.