Veteran Nollywood star, Amaechi Muonagor, has issued a heartfelt plea to Nigerians for financial assistance to undergo a kidney transplant in India.
In a video circulating on social media on Monday, March 18, 2024, Muonagor was seen lying on a hospital bed, his condition visibly concerning. Beside him sat fellow actor Kingsley Orji, who passionately appealed for support on Muonagor's behalf.
Orji revealed the dire situation, stating, "It has been a challenging journey. He has been battling this condition for months now and urgently requires a kidney transplant in India. We implore you to assist us in facilitating his travel. He recently returned from the ICU at Nnewi Teaching Hospital but remains in critical need."
Additionally, Orji disclosed that Muonagor's speech has been affected by kidney complications, emphasizing, "His ability to communicate has been severely impacted. Despite our efforts to bring him home due to financial constraints, it's not advisable. His speech is impaired, and he urgently requires your assistance."
The accompanying post urged the public to rally behind the veteran actor, stating, "Special Public Appeal on behalf of our esteemed Nollywood icon, Amechi Monagor. We earnestly seek your support to enable him to undergo a kidney transplant in India."
In early November 2023, Muonagor shared his diagnosis of kidney failure, revealing that he had also suffered a stroke, resulting in paralysis on one side of his body.
Recalling the onset of his health challenges, Muonagor recounted, "I fell ill suddenly while on a movie set with Emeka Ani, Patience Ozokwo, Rita Edochie, and Ebele Okaro. I was about to enter my car when this issue struck me, and it has been deteriorating since then."
He issued a direct appeal to well-meaning Nigerians, stating, "I urge individuals with compassion to extend their support to me. I am grappling with paralysis affecting half of my body. At present, I am unable to move independently or walk. The paralysis has affected half of my left leg, posing significant challenges."
The plea underscores the urgent need for collective assistance to facilitate Muonagor's critical medical treatment abroad.
