2025 Model of the Year Anok Yai Undergoes Major Lung Surgery

• Supermodel Anok Yai has revealed a hidden health crisis caused by a congenital condition that placed dangerous strain on her heart and lungs.
• The 2025 Model of the Year shared that symptoms such as coughing, chest pain, and breathing difficulties escalated into a medical emergency, leading to a successful robotic lung surgery.
• She is now recovering and has assured fans she will return stronger.

Anok Yai, the 28-year-old global runway star and newly crowned 2025 Model of the Year, has revealed a previously undisclosed health battle involving a congenital condition that placed severe strain on her heart and lungs.

The supermodel shared her experience on Instagram, detailing how a condition that had been asymptomatic for most of her life escalated over the past year into alarming symptoms, including persistent coughing, chest pain, coughing up blood, and breathing difficulties.

Yai disclosed that the condition was discovered after it became life-threatening, forcing her to confront physical limits she once believed she could outwork.

She has since undergone a successful robotic thoracic surgery, performed by Dr. Robert Cerfolio and his medical team, to remove affected lung tissue.

Expressing deep gratitude to her doctors, family, and close friends, Yai confirmed she is now recovering and optimistic about returning to her career, assuring fans that this is only a temporary pause.

In other news….. Pastor Chris Okafor of Grace Nation Global has reacted to the criticism trailing a testimony he shared alongside his wife, Pearl, stating that the complete details of their experience will be revealed at the appropriate time.

The couple had earlier spoken about how their relationship began, with Pearl explaining that their union was not driven by human influence or manipulation but was divinely arranged.

During his wedding thanksgiving service held on Sunday, December 21, Pastor Okafor addressed members of his congregation, explaining that the short testimony they shared unexpectedly generated backlash.

According to him, “The devil became angry with just this little one we showed.”

He clarified that the testimony was not shared to seek attention or sympathy but to acknowledge God’s work in their lives. He further noted that both he and his wife intentionally chose not to disclose the full details yet, emphasising the importance of timing and spiritual wisdom when sharing personal encounters.

Despite this, the pastor assured congregants that the complete story would be told in the future.

“Someday, and at the right time, we will share our stories, but for now, we just want to give thanks to God. I want you to know we prayed, sought the face of the Lord, and He gave us direction, and we followed it. There are encounters to this that you will not know now, but not long from now, we will tell our story. Nobody can tell our story,” he said.

Pastor Chris also took a moment to appreciate members of the church and the public, regardless of their reactions.

“I want to thank everyone, whether you are happy or not, thank you. In any way you believe we have offended you, we are sorry.”