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Regina Daniels Describes Months of Pain on 25th Birthday

Published 10 October 2026

Regina Daniels said she had endured months of severe pain and difficulty moving as she marked her 25th birthday in a wheelchair on October 10, describing improvement in her recovery but not disclosing a diagnosis or treatment. The Nigerian actress shared the account in a birthday video posted to Instagram. She said her mobility had become unpredictable: at times she could walk, while at others she could not move. Daniels also said she had been away from social media and wanted to respond to people who had asked about her wellbeing. Daniels said the problem began as something minor and worsened after a Children’s Day carnival she hosted. She described undergoing repeated medical tests as doctors sought to understand what was happening. The severity of the pain and the limits on her mobility, she said, had taken an emotional toll. She said there had been significant improvement in her recovery, which led her to speak publicly. The birthday video showed her in a wheelchair, holding a cake. Daniels also turned to her faith for strength and healing as she described the experience. Her account did not identify the condition responsible for the pain or provide details of any treatment.

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