Nollywood actor Amaechi Muonagor is currently battling paralysis and has cried out to the public for help.
The movie star, who during his healthy days starred in many movies, revealed that he has been left stricken by paralysis from a stroke.
In the heartbreaking video, the legendary actor was seen on the bed as he pleaded with fans and colleagues to come to his aid.
According to the narration, the Nollywood icon was on set with some of his old colleagues when he decided to leave and was about to enter his car when he was hit with a stroke.
He expressed gratitude to his creator that the incident didn’t happen when he was driving, and he didn’t know what would have become of him today.
Explaining why he kept his health challenge private, he apologized to the public as he begged for assistance.
“I’m sick, this thing that is called stroke caught up with me, and from there they rushed me to the hospital. The first hospital they rushed me to was in Nnewi, where I spent some two months and I was referred to Teaching Hospital Nnewi and here I am,” Muonagor said.
“I was on a movie set with Emeka Ani, Patience Ozokwo, Rita Edochie, and Ebele Okaro. I was about to enter my car when I was struck with this problem and since then it has been getting worse. Right now, I can’t move, I can’t walk on my own. Half of my left leg is paralyzed, so it is a problem for me.
“I’m calling on well-minded individuals to come to my assistance, to see how they can help me. It is paralysis, half of my body,” he said.
Pls help me, I can’t move my legs – Ailing Actor Amaechi Muonagor cries out to colleagues, fans.
This is our popular Nollywood Legend. He needs help. Please listen to him and help if you can, please.
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This is coming a week after veteran actor Mr. Ibu, who is currently hospitalized, cried out to the public for help as he battled an ailment that could get him amputated.
Nigerian music sensations Davido and P-Square, along with the popular personality Tunde Ednut, had offered to cover the medical expenses of the legendary actor.
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki had cleared off his medical bills through his foundation.
Giving an update on his health status, Mr. Ibu revealed that he had undergone five surgeries, all of which were successful.
In an appreciation post to the public, he stated that he is still recovering in the ICU and is waiting to get stabilized so he can fly abroad for further advanced treatment.
