Kenyan songstress Jovial has revealed the harrowing experience she went through during childbirth, sharing a deeply emotional post with her fans before announcing a temporary break from social media.
In an Instagram Story, the “Jeraha” hitmaker described feeling “completely broken” after enduring a grueling eight hours of prolonged labor, only to end up undergoing surgery.
“My body is completely broken, broken into small pieces and I don’t know how to put the pieces back,” she wrote, adding that she was 9cm dilated for eight hours before being taken “under the knife.”
The singer admitted the experience left her visibly traumatised: “You can even see it on my face!”
Despite the pain, Jovial said she’s leaning on her faith to get through this challenging chapter. “God is my strength and I wanna go on this healing journey calm and quietly,” she told her followers.
While she plans to stay away from the spotlight to focus on recovery, the Mombasa-born star assured fans that new music will still be coming. “I have some music to release… that’s what I know best,” she affirmed.
Jovial ended her message by thanking fans for their love and support, asking to be allowed the silence she needs to “find herself” again.
There have also been some interesting celebrity birth stories as those in the public eye have started to open up more about their unconventional labours. Some examples include Louise Thompson, who dealt with PTSD and birth trauma, and Chrissy Teigen, who has been open about her struggles with postpartum depression. These celebrities have used their experiences to raise awareness and encourage others to prioritize their mental health.