Ngozi Nwosu begs for ₦30m for urgent surgeries

Veteran actress Ngozi Nwosu has asked Nigerians for help as she fights an unknown illness.

In a heartfelt video she shared on her Instagram on Thursday, the 62-year-old said she needs ₦30 million.

Nwosu’s appeal for money is to pay for three surgeries. This comes 13 years after she faced kidney and heart problems. Back then, the Lagos State Government gave her ₦4.5 million to help with her treatment.

In 2013, PREMIUM TIMES reported that Nwosu, known for her role in the soap opera "Fuji House of Commotion", went to the UK for surgery after generous people donated ₦2.5 million. This helped her reach the ₦6 million needed for the procedure.

Her Appeal

She said, "My fans, friends, family and colleagues, this was really hard for me to do, but I can’t keep quiet anymore. I urgently need life-saving surgeries. Please don’t scroll past. Share this post and support me if you can."

"God bless you and may you and yours never experience this affliction. Please get in touch with my legal representative or management for more details. The total amount needed for all surgeries is ₦30,000,000."

In the Hospital

The actress also mentioned that she has been in the hospital for three weeks.

She urged Nigerians who want to help her to contact her management.

"I know that you have not seen me in circulation for some time. Please, the thing has gone beyond my control. I need your help. Please, don’t let me die. I know that you people never forsake me. I know that God will always see me through. But I’m begging you, my fans and family, don’t let me die because I am going through a lot, in pain."

"I have like three surgeries to go through. Please, don’t let me die. If there’s anything you want to do for me, please get in touch with my management. My sickness will never be anybody’s portion. In Jesus’ name, thank you", she added.

Since starting her acting journey in the television series "Ripples", where she played Madam V Boot, Nwosu has acted in over 100 movies.

Her film credits include "Circle of Doom", "Fake Doctor", "A Cry for Help", "Tanbolo", "Silent Baron", "Ije Awele", "The Smart Money Woman", among many others.