Nollywood veteran ill, seeks help from public

Popular Nollywood actor Obi Madubogwo is critically ill and in need of public support.

The actor who recently came out of coma after a toxic battle with a diabetic wound is in need of financial support for a surgery, tests, medications and to avoid amputation of his leg.

Nigerian filmmaker Ifeanyi Ikpoenyi took to Facebook to share the news and appeal to the public to support him.

"Currently the family has ran short of Fund to continue giving him what he needed, they need lot of money to pay for surgery, tests, medication etc else they will amputate his leg to save his life," he revealed.

"He takes a pint of blood daily. He needs our support urgently. Please no amount is too small. You can donate blood at d hospital. It's really critical."

"Below is the HELP LINE, we can save his life and not to wait until the worst happens and we will sow ASHEBI and dance, glorify him, eat the small change the family may borrow and shout.. Aru eme!!!!Let’s save this brother and great Actor and Heaven will be happy with us.."

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Madubogwu who is popular for his role in movies including "Conspiracy" and "Battle of Masunga" is currently in Federal Medical Center, inside railway corporation, Ebute Meta, Yaba, Lagos State.

Ikpoenyi also made the below account details available for the public who are interested in helping.

Madubogwu Obianuju Ngozi- Zenith Bank - 1003425591.

His wife can be reached on +2347025002585.