Nollywood veteran Kate Henshaw used a recent conference to lend her voice to the topic of menopause, encouraging open conversations and urging women to embrace the natural phase of life without shame or silence. The actress, who has long championed fitness and wellness, shared her personal story during the event, normalising a topic that many still treat as taboo in Nigeria.
“I never knew the symptoms and effects of menopause until just after age 50, when I realised that what I was feeling in my body were actually menopausal symptoms.”
Henshaw was direct and reassuring in her message. “Menopause is not a disease, it’s natural,” she told the audience. She emphasised that the symptoms women experience are very real and should not be dismissed or hidden, calling for greater awareness and support systems around this important stage of womanhood.
By recounting her own journey, the 55-year-old star highlighted how menopause can bring physical, emotional and mental shifts that deserve understanding rather than stigma. Her advocacy at the conference forms part of a broader effort to educate women and break the culture of silence that often surrounds women’s health in the world.
Known for her decades in Nollywood and her commitment to healthy living, Henshaw has frequently used her platform to discuss self-care, body positivity and life transitions and her latest comments only reinforce her reputation as a voice that tackles issues head-on.