Veteran Nollywood actor Tom Njemanze is in urgent need of financial assistance as he battles prostate cancer. A video shared by producer Stanley Ontop on Instagram shows the ailing actor in a hospital bed, frail and connected to oxygen and IV drips.
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“Hello guys, one of our Nollywood legends is sick and needs urgent surgery. Sir Tom Njamanze has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, and he needs your support to undergo surgery.”
“Sir Tom Njemanze needs your support. Nothing is too small, fams. Stanley appealed, sharing the actor’s bank details for donations.
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The post has sparked support and concern from fans and fellow actors, with many lamenting the lack of healthcare structures for ageing entertainers in Nigeria.
Njemanze rose to fame in the 1990s and starred in Nollywood classics like Issakaba, Osuofia in London, and Pounds and Dollars. Known for his commanding presence and emotive performances, he remains a beloved figure in Nigerian film history
