In a heartfelt revelation on the ‘Talk To B’ podcast, Nollywood legend Binta Ayo Mogaji, famously known as Mama Insurance, opened up about her journey to motherhood, sharing the emotional and physical hurdles she overcame to have her first child at 40.
Mogaji, beloved for her roles in numerous Nollywood classics, recounted a harrowing experience with an ectopic pregnancy that led to the removal of one of her fallopian tubes. The surgery was a life-or-death situation, lasting between seven to nine hours, during which her survival was uncertain. Despite this major setback, Mogaji’s resilience shone through.
“I remember the doctors saying they weren’t sure I’d survive until the next day. They took me to seven different hospitals before the surgery,” she shared. “My colleagues who visited me in the hospital were in tears.”
Defying the odds, Mogaji went on to conceive naturally, delivering her son just six weeks after her 40th birthday. She candidly discussed her decision to focus on motherhood rather than marriage. “I stopped looking for a husband; I wanted to make a baby. I decided that if I didn’t have a child by 40, I would adopt.”
Her partner, Jibola, entered her life just before this milestone birthday. Although neither was interested in marriage, their relationship brought her the joy of motherhood she had longed for.
Mogaji’s story is a testament to her strength and determination. Her experience resonates with many women facing similar struggles, offering hope and encouragement that despite the challenges, dreams of motherhood can still come true.
Her journey from despair to joy highlights not only her personal triumph but also serves as an inspiration to countless others. Mama Insurance’s story is a powerful reminder that with resilience and determination, seemingly insurmountable obstacles can be overcome.
