Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has broken her silence on recent controversies surrounding her life by undergoing a drug test, a decision she disclosed in an emotional post on her Instagram page on Wednesday.
The actress said the move followed months of intense personal struggles and public scrutiny, describing the period as one that nearly overwhelmed her.
She wrote, “The past few months of my life have been nothing short of heavy. one of those seasons that tries to sit on your chest and ask, “So, what are we doing next?” It has been a major turning point, one that shook me to my core. Everything I had ever known was drowning right in front of me.
Daniels explained that despite the emotional toll, she survived the storm because of the love and support she received from family, friends and members of the public.
“But here’s the plot twist…I didn’t drown with it. Why? Because I was carried by overwhelming love, support, patience, and understanding from my family, my friends, members of the general public. And for that, I am forever grateful.
“After much reflection (and a few very long conversations with myself), I decided to take this test because I owe it to the people who stood by me, the people who love me, and the people who look up to me. Integrity matters. Accountability matters. Peace of mind especially matters.
According to her, the decision to undergo the test was influenced by persistent rumours labelling her a drug addict, claims she described as baseless and hurtful.
Daniels stressed that the test was not just about clearing her name, but about accountability and peace of mind, especially for those who look up to her.
“One thing that echoed loudly across the media was, “Regina is a drug addict.” And honestly? I paused, then I checked again. I looked at myself in the mirror repeatedly, searching for this so-called addict. I searched so hard it almost felt like I was going psychic…because surely, I must be missing something. That’s when it hit me! people often project their fears, insecurities, and negativity onto you. But projection is not reality, and noise is not truth.”
