Actor and content creator Jeffrey Nortey is once again using his craft to spark important conversations around women’s reproductive health.
In his latest skit, which has rapidly gained traction online, Jeffrey Nortey tackles the subject of fibroids, delivering a thought-provoking performance that blends humour with raw emotion.
The short but impactful skit opens with a seemingly light-hearted confrontation between a couple. The female character accuses her partner of fixating on her changing body — particularly her stomach — and misjudging it as weight gain caused by overeating.
As the exchange unfolds, the real story emerges. She reveals she has been battling fibroids, a condition that has left her in pain, caused her to bleed for weeks, and made her abdomen swell significantly.
Her revelation hits a nerve, especially as she explains how the pain and emotional toll have been compounded by her partner’s insensitivity.
The scene shifts dramatically from playful banter to a heartfelt plea for understanding, highlighting the psychological and physical burden many women endure in silence.
“I needed comfort, not criticism,” she says, confronting the tendency of loved ones to pass judgment before asking what’s truly wrong. The male character, played by Nortey himself, is remorseful and quick to act, offering to accompany her to see a doctor and expressing concern that the fibroids may even be affecting their ability to conceive.
The skit doesn’t just stop at emotional impact — it also slips in valuable information about the condition, noting that fibroids can be treated, managed, or surgically removed.
The final moments take a humorous twist when intimacy is ruled out due to the pain, and the urgency to seek medical help becomes the closing note. This blend of education, empathy, and entertainment has resonated widely with viewers.
Comment sections across platforms have been flooded with emotional reactions and shared personal experiences.
Renowned broadcaster Israel Laryea praised the skit, writing, “Educating the public about critical health matters through content creation. This is how it should be done. Ayekoo! You’re doing well.”
Another viewer, Rebekah, reflected on her own experience, saying, “People will see you and ask if you’re pregnant cos of your tummy size. The silent battles we fight.”
Others highlighted the broader relevance of the message. Delly, who has been living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) for over a decade, shared how this type of content validates the quiet struggles of many women whose physical changes are often misunderstood. “People around me will comment on my weight gain as if it’s a casual thing. I decided to take charge of my story and not let anyone dictate how I feel,” she wrote.
The responses underline a growing public appreciation for digital content that touches on under-discussed health issues, especially those affecting women. While the skit may have ended on a humorous note, it left behind a serious message that many viewers carried away.
This isn’t Jeffrey Nortey’s first foray into using storytelling to highlight reproductive health matters. He previously released a skit shedding light on the realities of menstrual health, which similarly drew widespread attention and commendation.
With a clear interest in using his platform to break societal taboos and foster awareness, Jeffrey Nortey continues to carve a unique space at the intersection of performance and public health education.
Source: Amelley Djosu
