“Abimbola Craig Shares Terrifying Post-Surgery Ordeal: ‘I Thought I Was Going to Die’”

By Milcah Tanimu

Abimbola Craig, known for her role in Skinny Girl in Transit, recently opened up about her harrowing experience following brain surgery in 2014. In a candid YouTube video, she recounted the painful procedures and emotional turmoil she endured, admitting that she feared for her life.

After discovering a brain tumor, Craig underwent surgery, but her recovery was far from smooth. She experienced severe side effects from pain medication, including insomnia, hallucinations, and depression, leading to a drastic weight loss of 10kg.

One particularly excruciating procedure she endured was the lumbar puncture, akin to a spinal tap, to investigate further complications. Despite the ordeal, tests revealed she had contracted malaria during a visit to Nigeria, not meningitis as initially feared.

Reflecting on the ordeal a decade later, Craig expressed gratitude for her survival and newfound health. She emphasized the profound fear she experienced during the post-surgery complications, stating, “I thought I was going to die.”