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Wednesday 21 November 2012

'Why I shaved my hair' - Actress Halima Abubakar

"I was invited to participate in cancer awareness campaign by Waodiva and MTN. They did workshops on cancer, and a lot of survivors attended. I cried when I saw them. It was really shocking that people can go through that traumatic experience. I now decided to take off my hair as a way of honoring them. If you shave your hair, you understand better what it is. If you have someone that has gone through the ailment, you will understand what I am talking about. They normally cut their hair. Who doesn't want hair? Hair is every woman's glory. Shaving my hair is my own way of supporting the call against the dreaded disease." - Halima

128 comments:

New BoY said...

Now that's Deep!
God bless your heart

Unknown said...

Is this the part we say "aww"?
Halima!
What do you want to hear o
"Aww Hali nice one". Is that it?
No!
Grow your hair back

Lagos-is-my-Home said...

While i respect her view how does shaving ones hair really help cancer ..... Its like those celebrities who are stripping for cancer . Does it really help

My dad had cancer and the best you can do is be there for them as a support through the process. Just that moral and emotional support makes a huge difference. AS for shaving i really cant see the connection , except if you are donating the hair to be made as a wig for cancer victims .

Anonymous said...

E ya,good work,but why u com dey bleach na

Anonymous said...

E ya,good work,but why u com dey bleach na

DIDI said...

Poor grammatical construction choi!!!linda is she a graduate

Anonymous said...

Dis is d only sensible thing u av done all ur life...nd I wanna kiss u 4 it(nwah)

Anonymous said...

May she has ringworm and just using this as an excuse .

phunmie said...

I love u halima, ur looks rock

Anonymous said...

They DO NOT cut their hair! Chemo is a very powerful drug that destroy rapidly dividing cells hair follicles being one of those.

Anonymous said...

BOLD and compassionate.

I like her.

Anonymous said...

Looking pretty in that dress. I had a cancer scare last year so I know. We just need beta diagnosis and clear sonograms for women like me who have not reached the age required by most hospitals in nigeria for mammograms. God bless u .........ng owerri

★★PRINCE CHARMING™★★ said...

If its really true what she says then its a good course indeed, foreign celebs have done same too to support cancer patients.

Anny said...

Its still lakpa lakpa hair, lol.

Anonymous said...

Halima! Aww so sweet!

Uzo said...

You should have donated the hair if you felt srongly about cutting it cos if u didn't, well I dunno why you bothered! You should have tied ur hair while going for the meetings or just being there for them morally and emotionally. Your reason is just too cheesy. (Just my own opinion)

Anonymous said...

Oh Billie jean get a life please..sadddddddddist

ify said...

I feel u Halima I have a friend who has breast cancer and I know her pains. That was courageous of u dear.

Anonymous said...

Taaaaaa!!!see stunt!!!gosh she doesn't even kno wat happens to D hair..na really dey shave Deir hair..smh..Halima is just lukin for attention Jare..on to d next 1

Anonymous said...

Chemo, is not a drug its a form of therapy!
Baby u are fantastic!

Anonymous said...

For the cynical FOOLS here, no she's not looking for ur approval, she shaved here hair as a way of CREATING AWARENESS about d dreadful disease, hopefully with this,people like myself will go get checked, lets not forget remi Lagos died recently of cancer,,,,,,, so for anyone to come here and discredit what halima has done is just beyond the realms of stupidity and ignorance!!!!! This is for Billie jean and co. hiss

Anonymous said...

If she is really interested , she would have researched about cancer and know that they dont cut their hair.... The Chemo makes the hair fall out .

Anonymous said...

i guess the bleaching is to support skin cancer!!

Warri Girl said...

Her wanting to connect with the cancer patients is touching, but I think there are better ways of showing support than cutting your hair.

Anonymous said...

#in michael jacksons voice". Billie jean is not my lover....or any one else's

Anonymous said...

Celebs abroad shave there hair, and sell so d money is donated to cancer foundation to help the cure and research..pls Nigerian Celebs should study well before they copy!!, how has shaving her, helped...

Anonymous said...

Lol,nija!una no go kill peson wit bad mouth

Anonymous said...

Halima, Good thought and decision. But I think you are seeking attention.
Nice try girl.

June said...

Cutting Ūя hair to show honour to cancer patients....doesn't ♍‎​α̲̅kƸ sense to ♍ε...there are better things to do

NEKS said...

Linda,I commented on 3 posts and u didn't post my comments..f**k it,I'm done commenting on ds blog

Anonymous said...

I guess she's tryin to show Dem- havin der hair fallout sldnt be embarrassin/- since thats part of d cancer sign afta chemo n all. Halima u did well n d no hair fits you.

Anonymous said...

Donated which hair? Lakpa lakpa hair? If she gives you, will you take? Mind yourself o!

Anonymous said...

Would you want to buy her hair? Just asking o!

Anonymous said...

hahahahahahahhaha anonymous 4.57pm ur coment has made me laugh my ass out u are so funny lol.

slimzyose said...






























































lol @ it's still lakpa lakpa hair,God no go allow bad mouth kill una 4 dis blog...nice one Halima









ARINOLA said...

For those of you castigating her for her decision to shave her hair or not seeing reason with it, will u get over urselves already. The fact that u wouldn't do dat or can't relate with it does not mean u should criticize her, if u can't appreciate her effort just move along, don't bring down others just b'cos dey have a different approach to handling things contrary to ur way, and if u want to come her cursing, back @ you already and FYI, I'm not Halima, I don't even know her

Anonymous said...

ANONYMOUS 4.58PM UR MOUTH ALONE IS A BULLET I CANT STOP LAUGHING U HV JADIJADI OF D MOUTH.

Austin Uche said...

i dnt rilly like dis chic.... Buh dis is deep and i rilly appreciate her gesture. Nice one

Anonymous said...

Really dntt knw why some of u r taking dis personal..its her hair..that's her own way of honouring them.ewo lokan tiyin bayi nitori olorun,,haba..abeg ul should face ur problems..hiss

Anonymous said...

CHEMO are combination of DRUGS!!! get informed. if you do not know, do not display your ignorance in public. CHEMOTHERAPY; chemical therapy and these chemicals are drugs; adramycin, vincristine, and etopiside are examples!!!

Anonymous said...

She just did a Noble course, why kill her?

Timothy said...

NOBODY CARES MA

Anonymous said...

Many new graduates in 9ja can't write or speal well so cool down

Anonymous said...

She dey bleach to raise awareness for skin cancer nah...all join...

goodie said...

nice of her and its her hair, and her life Pls.. I laud her courage mehn, i doubt if i can do Wot she did

Anonymous said...

Cancer patients lose their hair during chemo if they are going through that proccess. They don't just cut off their because they have cancer...

Anonymous said...

It's not Brazillian, Chinese, or horse yanch (Abi na tail) hair nah, no one will use/buy it if she donates it..

Unknown said...

Sis. I really love what she's done... My cousin also died of it dis month. she was 16

kindly, visit: www.chiboychuks.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

Anon 5:19pm it's about creating AWARENESS for the disease...why should she undergo chemo when she doesn't have cancer...obviously the awareness is working cos we r all here talking about it

Anonymous said...

Correct

Jungle Justice said...

If u had done ur research as well u'll knw one of d side effects of chemotheraphy is hair loss. Most patients decide to just shave their hair off instead of watching bits n pieces of their hair fall off unevenly. So YES most cancer patients shave their hair off! Other parts of d body where hair growth is miminal, like d eye brows n eye lashes, lose all d hairs pretty fast unlike d head.

EL LOCO said...

1. THIS LADY IS SUCH A BIG FAT LIAR
2. CANCER PATIENTS DONT CUT THEIR HAIR, IT FALLS OFF MAINLY DUE TO CHEMO!!
3. THIS IS THE MOST RIDICULOUS ATTEMPT AT "LOOK I'M TRYING TO MAKE THE WORLD SEE WHAT A GOOD HEART I HAVE" I HAVE EVER SEEN IN MY ENTIRE LIFE
4. SOMEONE KINDLY BITCH SLAP THIS BALD HEADED EAGLE LOOKING WOMAN!

Anonymous said...

Sorry Ma'am, Cancer patients do not cut their hair, the Chemotherapy does that. so get ur facts right.

Anonymous said...

She is stunning! She should rock this look for a while. I know it was about cancer and all, and I support her bravery, but this look is fiyah for her. You have to be badddddd to look good with no hair. She is giving face!

Anonymous said...

"Speal"?....... OMG

Anonymous said...

Abegi, it's the Lapa Lapa dt made her shave it jare. I saw a pic of her head on Ladun's blog, it was clear there. Girl doesn't even know dt it's chemo dt makes cancer patient shave their hair. These 9ja celebs and their ignorance.

Anonymous said...

linda abeg let me ask u no vex i saw lanre ikeji and vera ikeji 2day are they all your siblings?are u guys all into blogging?

deedee25 said...

Just like you abi? Olodo!!

Anonymous said...

And that includes you. It's "spell" not "speal

Amilah said...

Oh shut up already Halima, your hair wey don cut finish. You really needed to shave it. Its like Tonto too, nothing remain and you need new growth so that you have something to attach to your peruvian hair. Your wig had started itching already as we can see the white scaly bits hence your shaving your hair.

why said...

People do this at my job everyday and trust me shaving their hair is not the only thing they do to help. It is just a way to show respect and somehow connect to patients. I am sure Halima is doing much more than just shaving her hair. All you nasty people commenting negatively deserve hot seats in hell. So bitter and sad. Thanks Halima. My patients appreciate your kind. You are a compassionate woman. God bless you

Anonymous said...

Linda, u inspire me, but uve also given me sleepless nights, way of chiadika,lloyd,tekena n co? Are we going to allow it to be a passing story? Gal, you cam do more, cos I've never seen this kind of justice b4,I still blue God almighty has more pity than the human beings he made, pls do something,let them not die in vain, hell is worst than what they went thru, lindaaaaaa,do something else they would soon be forgotten,linda, pls do something.

Anonymous said...

good job babe

Anonymous said...

Chemo is nt a drug... Its a medical process...and some pple shave their hair before it falls off asa result of chemo!

BIBI said...

oh neks pls don't mind linda,i've bn commentn since a.m n she refused 2 post.

Viralgist.com said...

Miss Halimo

Anonymous said...

Na wa for this actress o

Anonymous said...

@ anon 6.18pm: Otondo! no kill me with laff abeg!
Hahahahhahahahahahahaha

Seyi Etaje said...

What is wrong wiv u? Are u even a human being! Hahahahahahahahahhaha lmao!!!!

Anonymous said...

Please tell her o!
I was ashamed for her wen I saw dat line.
Bush girl!!!

Anonymous said...

God forgive me but if it really because of halima empathy she shave her hair den good for her but if not dats is a very serious lie. But one thing I know, halima hair is nothing to talk about because all d front is gone maybe cos of too much weavon. I can bet shaving her hair off is becos of the serious damage too much weavon as done to it. Dis is from some who had see halima natural hair and it scares me

Anonymous said...

U go talk wether she get hair. Dis one wey all her front her don chop finish!!
Abeg no kill me with laff!!!

Seyi Etaje said...

Infact I have to comment again! Ure insane..... Hahahhaahahahaha lmao!!!

Anonymous said...

Good, and you'll save some money towards your hair expenses.
I wish i have the courage. I need to save the stupid £60 i always spend on hair.

Anonymous said...

And you, anon 6:14 are a classic example *speal well indeed

Unknown said...

So her decision to wear a top as a dress is supposed to honour cancer survivors too?

Unknown said...

So her decision to wear a top as a dress is supposed to honour cancer survivors too?

Anonymous said...

Its obvious this Halima does not know what she is talking about. For your information, they DO NOT wilingly cut there hair babes...it falls off due to chemo....leaving them with patches which they eventually cut off.

Anonymous said...

Are u sure dis girl is not broke?

floxy said...

Halima Abubakar,I hope ur soul really goes out to d cancer victims not dat u are preparing yourself to fit in for an advertisement deal from a cancer foundation!we still remember you are an actress so u can try to fool us.

Anonymous said...

u just made your point clear! What the hell is "speal" na, haba. Grammar no be fight

Anonymous said...

But don't you have spell check? Why will you just come here and write "speal"? *sigh* :(
*SPELL*

bee said...

Same way u can't spell "spell"....

Anonymous said...

=))˚˚˚˚°ºнaĦaнaº°˚˚˚°º‎​=)) OMG! Na wah o! All na notice me abeg. They need money nt ur bleached skin nd plasma TV head! PuuleeeeeeZzzzzz!

korofofo said...

Abi oh I concur,Nigerians cannever be sensible when it comes to copying & making decesion. I can understand the connection with shaving hear & cancer.

korofofo said...

I think ur fone or what ever u use to browse has lakpa lakpa.the spaces u took is enough to create a blog

korofofo said...

ARINOLa ur name is confusing like ur statement is vry boring & uninteresting

korofofo said...

Lol hahahahaha.this like one of the most sensible comment here

korofofo said...

ARINOLa ur name is confusing like ur statement is vry boring & uninteresting

korofofo said...

I think ur fone or what ever u use to browse has lakpa lakpa.the spaces u took is enough to create a blog

Anonymous said...

i hear u. u no kukuma get hair before.

Anonymous said...

Look at her, she has bleached finish, yet she is scraping her hair to motivate cancer patients. Doesn't she know bleaching cream can damage the skin pigment causing cancer ?? Olodo oshi !!

Anonymous said...

This is a worthy thing to do. All of u castigating her, what good thing have u ever done for a friend in ur life without expecting anything in return? How have u helped a stranger out. If she shaved her hair to show support for pple battling cancer, its so self-less of her, u dnt nEed to appreciate her cus she didn't do it for. The cancer patients and their family members that are reasonable truly appreciate...its shows identifying with them, giving them ur strenght when they don't have any, being their voice n face in a world full of self-absorbed human beings, knowing someone not related to theM noticed them in their trying times...Nigerians, where is your spirit of empahty and support..does it always have to be about u...u selfish, self-conceited, self-absorbed generation!! Think abt what u can do for someone else to make their living better. In ur offices, organize fundraising / NGOs to support pple with medical challenges that can't afford their treatment...no, its has to be abt how I can show that I'm better...think again...@ halima, u did well, maybe u shld just have seized the opportunity to also raise funds for cancer research and treatment...but over all, u did well and I pray that u and ur loved ones and everyone that appreciate what u did never experience the disease called cancer IJN...

mama ifu said...

This is how you know a beautiful woman. She looks GORGEOUS!!!!!
YOU GO GIRL...3 SNAPS IN A Z DIRECTION...SNAP SNAP SNAP

Anonymous said...

I feel so bad for being negative when I saw the initial pic Linda posted. Am so sorry about my comment....may God bless u for this.

Anonymous said...

We are what is wrong with this nation! Get d message and move on! Not everybody does d spell check thingy... Graduate ko, graduate ni! Educated people should have manners and knw how to correct people nicely, get d message and look past d mistakes! Everybody waiting for who'll fall so they'll step on them... Its sad! I pity d future generation if d adults of today dnt get transformed... Smh! Lord help us! #conaz#

Anonymous said...

MEANING WHAT; is ur hair money? Abeg support them with money not ur skull! Mtcheeeew!

Anonymous said...

@korofofo abeg which 1 is shaving 'hear' and cancer abi is there cancer of hearing :S


Dr. Pepper

Anonymous said...

She is just exhibiting a symptom of menopause. Na excessive heat dey worry her Cos I can't fathom how shaving of hair connects with cancer victims.

Kunle said...

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MAMA G said...

She should go and hug a transformer mtscheew...

Unknown said...

All these ode saying there wasnt nid for her to shave, lemme tell u something....If u want to feel pain, u inflict it on urself, if Halima shaved her hair bcos of the cause of Cancer, thats how she wants to be part of it and feel the patients go through. And if i may ask you'all that condemn her action, what have significant thing have you done urself....U just come on here and wag ur bee infested mouths mtshwwww! Go Halima, dat was courageous!

Anonymous said...

Billie.... U very much deserve a kiss.. She want make we dey pity am...

Anonymous said...

Really dis halima of a girl doesn't know what cancer is! No cancer patient cut off their hair becos the chemo does dat for them amidst the terrible pains they ave to face. Halima shave her hair cos the thing is not growing again cos of too much weavon. She just told d most ugly and serious lie of d decade. May God forgive her.

Faith said...

Oh dear, am so so proud by you...indeed that's a honourable thing to do. God bless ur heart

Anonymous said...

she rocks the haircut well sha

Anonymous said...

SHE LOOKS GOOD ON THE LOW CUT.

Anonymous said...

Halima, u don't need to shave ur hair to support the cancer program...all u need to do is, donate to the program to help the cancer patient....simple!!!

Uncle Babs said...

Floxy u said my mind.halima just wash us with canoe soup.I even tink she wants to start growing her hair afresh.maybe she has dandruff or d rest

Anonymous said...

Strong decision. Makes sense.

Anonymous said...

God bless you richly, Halima. Only people that have had true experience on the trauma associated with living or taking care of a cancer patient would understand.
Once more, God bless u for this genuine support.

Anonymous said...

Woww!!!!!all u silly hatersssssss!!!!gossssh. Am loving the picture....she looks really preeety and cute...nice pose and make up. But make sure u grow ur hair bak ok. Good girl. :-) ....@billie jeans I wonder wat u are and how u tink...u are so annoying...I tink u are in ur early teens cos u talk childishly allllllllllll the time....hissssss and rolls eyes....and all you haters STOP HATINGGGG.

Anonymous said...

She never said cutting her hair will help them she is only honoring them! Read well b4 u comment. Sheesh

sleekreek said...

@Billie Jean.......i have a strong feeling u grew up in an environment where u were never appreciated or shown love,,,,everything about u and what u say is negative and spells hatred........u never see anything good in anyone.......i pity u!!!

Anonymous said...

what a way to help, wen u should be donating money or buying drugs for em, ur shaving ur hair, really halima u av a horrible scalp. do sumtin beta wid spare tym.

Anonymous said...

Can't you all just correct nicely?!!! Must you all be aggressive and abusive? I tire for una o!

Anonymous said...

Kororofo.. You are the uninteresting person here. You dumb as well. If you dont understand what's stated, must you comment and show us all how silly you are? My friend, get off this page!

Anonymous said...

Kororofo.. You are the uninteresting person here. You dumb as well. If you dont understand what's stated, must you comment and show us all how silly you are? My friend, get off this page!

Anonymous said...

Gbam! Thanks for enlightening these over-sabi people that were still wrong! Google is your friend, people!

Anonymous said...

Whatever over-sabi!

Anonymous said...

Gbam! Thanks for enlightening these over-sabi people that were still wrong! Google is your friend, people!

Anonymous said...

Can't you all just correct nicely?!!! Must you all be aggressive and abusive? I tire for una o!

Anonymous said...

I wonder how it helps?
will it cure the cancer?
honoring them? then contribute money to the research or their medication.

Really, i don't see or understand all these celebrity propaganda of supporting one thing or the other which does not even help the victims in any way! Like climbing mountains or hills, so how does it help???? 'no beefing here, just asking'

Ugo Asampete said...

Cancer victims lose their hair to chemotherapy(cancer treatment). Not that they cut it on purpose. Halima should get her facts right. No offense meant please.

Anonymous said...

financial contribution goes a longer way than cutting of turned hair.To further make my point clearer, can any one believed that i have also contributed by weeping for the cancer victims just now?

Anonymous said...

financial contribution goes a longer way than cutting of turned hair.To further make my point clearer, can any one believed that i have also contributed by weeping for the cancer victims just now?

Anonymous said...

financial contribution goes a longer way than cutting of turned hair.To further make my point clearer, can any one believed that i have also contributed by weeping for the cancer victims just now?

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