Nollywood actress Sarah Martins has shared a harrowing account of a recent health crisis that saw her rushed to the hospital after collapsing. The Asaba-based film star detailed the frightening episode from her hospital bed, revealing she momentarily felt completely "lifeless."
A Terrifying Morning and a Struggle to Continue
According to Martins, the incident began when she woke up on the morning of January 20, 2026, and realized she could not feel any part of her body. Despite this paralyzing and frightening sensation, the determined actress attempted to push through her day. She proceeded to visit her stores to conduct inventory and even held interviews for prospective staff members.
"I still struggled and went to my stores… that was when I slumped," Martins wrote in a heartfelt post on her Instagram page. Her body ultimately gave way under the strain, forcing her to seek emergency medical attention.
Battery of Tests and a Shocking Diagnosis
At the hospital, medical professionals conducted a comprehensive series of over 32 different tests on the actress. The extensive screening covered a wide range of serious conditions, including checks for cancer, fibroids, liver and kidney failure, malaria, and typhoid.
To her immense relief, every single test result returned negative. Martins expressed profound gratitude for what she described as divine protection. However, doctors arrived at a definitive diagnosis: extreme physical and mental exhaustion.
She admitted to working non-stop since December, even after her staff had left for the holidays. "No days off, no nothing… just a walking corpse working tirelessly to cater for others, forgetting myself," she confessed, highlighting her lack of rest, stretches, or breaks.
A Wake-Up Call and Fan Outpouring
The actress, known for her charitable work supporting women and children, acknowledged that her drive to help others led her to neglect her own well-being. This health scare has served as a stark wake-up call.
Fans and colleagues have flooded social media with messages of sympathy and support for her speedy recovery. Many comments urged her to prioritize rest and self-care, echoing the doctor's orders.
This incident follows previous reports where Martins cried out after experiencing theft by her staff, and a separate episode where she was brought to tears by a movie editor's work.
