Faith Morey Opens Up About Her Private Battle With Cancer

I Would Never Play Small Again”: Faith Morey Opens Up About Her Private Battle with Cancer

Reality TV star, model, and Real Housewives of Lagos cast member Faith Morey has shared for the first time her deeply personal and private battle with cancer — a diagnosis that changed the course of her life and led her to a powerful internal awakening.

In a heartfelt conversation on the Tea With Tay podcast, Faith revealed that she was diagnosed with cancer about four to five years ago. At the time, she had chosen to step away from the spotlight, living quietly on a ranch with her son and embracing a more laid-back, country lifestyle. But that calm was shaken by the life-altering news she received during what she thought was a routine visit to the doctor.

“We were living on a ranch — that’s why I say I’m a country girl at heart,” Faith said. “I just wanted to spend as much time as possible with my son. Then it changed for me… I went to the doctor and he told me I had cancer.”

The diagnosis sparked not just fear, but deep reflection. Suddenly, Faith was faced with the ultimate question: what legacy would she leave behind if she didn’t survive?

“Most people didn’t know about that,” she continued. “I remember just looking at the doctor, and all I could think about was: what will people tell my child? Not the day I was buried, but the legacy I’ve left. What would my son grow up hearing about his mother?”

For Faith, the moment marked a dramatic shift in her perspective. The illness forced her to reassess everything she had placed on hold — her dreams, her ambitions, her voice. No longer content with playing it safe, she made a vow: if she survived, she would never “play small” again.

“At that time, I knew I had put my dream on hold. I was no more than just Faith — relaxed, on a ranch, thinking life had been lived. But I told God, if I go through this and come out alive, I would never play small.”

Now thriving and back in the public eye, Faith’s story is one of resilience, transformation, and purpose. Her revelation has inspired fans and followers who see her not just as a glamorous TV personality, but as a warrior who faced a terrifying diagnosis and chose to rise above it.

Faith’s vulnerability reminds us all that strength often lies in silence — and that every story, no matter how private or painful, can become a beacon of hope when shared.