In a shocking turn of events, Nollywood actress and reality star Ifu Ennada has opened up about a terrifying battle with amnesia and near-death experiences that left her fighting for her sanity and life. Her emotional revelation, shared on Instagram, pulls back the curtain on months of silent pain, memory loss and spiritual warfare, which is a side of fame many rarely see.
Ifu Ennada’s latest revelation has thrown the internet into silence. In the deeply emotional post made today, the actress and former Big Brother Naija housemate opened up about how the harrowing journey nearly claimed her life. According to her, she suffered repeated health crises that left her battling amnesia, depression and what she described as intense spiritual attacks.
In the long post accompanied by screenshots of WhatsApp chats, Ifu revealed that for months she lived in confusion, unable to remember who she was or the people around her. She said there were days she woke up feeling completely disconnected from her identity and her past. Her words were heavy with emotion as she described it as a period when she “died and came back,” recalling how she could barely function and was constantly fighting unseen forces that left her physically weak and mentally drained.
The actress also shared that she had faced near-death experiences more than once during this dark season. In her words:
“Over the past one and a half years, l’ve faced DE@th, amnesia, severe mental breakdown, and intense spiritual battles that shook my existence, but Jesus saved me from them all. 🙏 🙏 🙏
Everything I experienced could make a powerful script for a blockbuster movie. I mean, there were nights I literally thought I wouldn’t make it… but Jesus held me in His arms and carried me .”
According to her, there were nights she thought she would not survive till morning. She said her ordeal was so severe that she lost all sense of time and self, and at one point, she could not even recall basic memories. She said she couldn’t recall anything about her life before July 2025. She continued:
“After what seemed like a recovery period from the illness (which was really a spiritual attack), on July 23 – my birthday this year, without any warning, I suddenly woke up with no memory of who I was. It was like an unexpected plot twist out of a thriller movie. It felt like I was on a strange planet where I had no past, knew no one, and had no purpose. I can’t even really explain it.
Not only did I forget who I was, I forgot who my family members were. Even after I was shown pictures and videos of them, I just couldn’t remember them or anything. It was like my entire life before July 23, 2025, was wiped clean.”
Despite the chaos, Ifu credited her recovery to a mix of medical treatment, prayer and deep faith in God, explaining that her healing took time but eventually restored her mind and strength.
Judging from her post, it was clear she wanted her story to serve as a testimony rather than a cry for sympathy. She reflected on how she had chosen to keep quiet for months while working on her recovery and protecting her mental health.
Her tone was sober but grateful, acknowledging that the past year and a half had been her toughest test yet. She described her survival as proof that divine mercy still exists and encouraged her followers to take their mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing seriously.
Ifu Ennada’s confession adds a new chapter to her public life. Known for her blunt honesty on social media, the actress has never shied away from sharing personal truths, but this revelation feels different. It is raw, detailed and deeply vulnerable, giving her fans a rare look into a side of fame that often stays hidden behind filters and photo shoots.
For those who may not know her full story, Ifu Ennada, born Iheme Faith Uloma, is an award-winning actress, content creator and entrepreneur. She studied Computer Science at Olabisi Onabanjo University before finding her footing in entertainment. Her breakout came with the C.J. Obasi film O-Town, which earned her an AMAA nomination for Most Promising Actress in 2016. Two years later, she gained wider fame as a contestant on Big Brother Naija, where her personality and confidence made her a household name.
Since then, she has built a solid reputation as a fashion and beauty entrepreneur through her brand, Beautifuennada, while also featuring in several Nollywood projects. Over time she has earned a reputation for being outspoken, faith-driven and fiercely independent.
The Wider Picture
Her testimony today goes beyond celebrity gist. It highlights the mental and emotional cost of life in the public eye, reminding fans that even the most confident faces can be fighting silent battles. It is also a rare moment of honesty in an industry that prizes image above vulnerability.
Ifu’s decision to share her story on her own terms redefines how celebrities approach personal struggles in public. It is a brave move that not only humanises her but also opens up wider conversations about trauma, memory loss and spiritual wellbeing while some others prefer to sweep such issues under the carpet.
For now, her message is more about how she survived, healed, and is now ready to live again. See screenshot of her post below:
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