Veteran actress Sophie Ndaba, best known for her role as Queen Moroka in Generations, has revealed how she battled depression, diabetes and public scrutiny after her drastic weight loss in the past few years.
Sophie, 49, shared her personal struggles and how she overcame them in an interview on the Perspective Podcast where she was a guest panelist on the second season of Mzansi Magic’s four-part series Black Conversations.
Sophie revealed that she was diagnosed with diabetes and had to change her lifestyle and diet to manage her condition. She said she lost almost half of her body weight, going from 85kg to 42kg.
She faced mental health issues due to the negative comments and rumours she received from the public and even from some of her close friends and family.
“I was told I would never be loved by anyone based on how I look right now. I was a skeleton, people had already written my obituary.”
Hopeless Sophie Ndaba turned to God and started affirming herself every morning in front of the mirror. She cleaved onto God and prayed for restoration.
“It was me against the world with God. I always wondered what happened to the spirit of Ubuntu. Not a lot of people will understand what you go through or the fight you’re fighting but just knowing that people are in your corner always means a lot.”
Sophie Ndaba said she was proud to be part of the cast that discusses topics around black culture and identity. She recounted that it was important to remind the younger generation of their history and heritage.
“I am proudly black, there was no way I was going to say ‘no’ to being a part of a cast that discusses topics around black culture and our pure existence. Such conversations are needed in our lives because we tend to be so caught up doing other things that we end up forgetting who we truly are.”
Sophie added that she was feeling stronger than ever and still passionate about acting. She said she was grateful for the support and love she received from her fans and colleagues.
“I am crying tears of joy because I am in disbelief. After all the wrong I did, I was able to be restored… I am still immune.”
Source iHarare.com
