Kunle Afod rallies support for actor Baba Opebe amid health battle
Nollywood actor Kunle Afod has publicly appealed for prayers and financial support for veteran actor Baba Opebe, who has been battling a serious illness for over a year. Baba Opebe revealed he is suffering from a low blood count and has not seen improvement despite medical treatment.
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The story highlights the lack of social safety nets for aging entertainers in the Nigerian film industry and the reliance on community support for healthcare.
Actor Kunle Afod has paid a visit to veteran actor Baba Opebe, revealing that the industry elder has been battling an illness for over a year. In a video shared on his social media page, Afod said the visit left him heartbroken. He called on Nigerians to pray for Baba Opebe and other veterans who laid the foundation for the movie industry. Speaking in the video, Baba Opebe disclosed that doctors diagnosed him with low blood count. According to him, he has received four pints of blood and undergone several tests, but his health has not improved. READ ALSO: Tinubu heads APC 2027 campaign council, Yari named DG Afod announced that he donated N100,000 to support the veteran’s treatment and urged the public to also assist. “I visited Baba Opebe; what I saw broke my heart.
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