Sadiq Daba in need of $25,000 for leukaemia, prostate cancer treatment

Veteran actor and broadcaster Sadiq Daba is said to be in need of about $25,000 for treatment after he was diagnosed by doctors of having leukaemia and prostate cancer.

Reports say a Gofundme account has been set up on behalf of Daba who is currently receiving treatment at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital for the life-threatening diseases he has been diagnosed with.

The amount needed for Daba who according to reports does not want to bother the public to raise funds to help assuage his condition was made public by former journalist and artiste manager Per Azuka Jebose on social media.

Jebose wrote: “Through the years, Sadiq Daba enchanted us with his beloved performances as a young Actor on Nigerian Television and in the movies. We loved his charming characters. In real life, Sadiq transcends humanity with his free spirit and openness to all; hence Nigerians gravitate to his affection. Sadiq Daba is a veteran superstar actor, a national treasure and an Icon of our pop culture.

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“These times, our famous and fantastic movie star, director and one of the pioneers of Nollywood is terminally ill. Sadiq is battling Leukemia and prostate cancer. These deadly diseases are challenging his existence and comfort. He is determined to beat these. His fight to survive has become ours. We must embrace him just as we embraced his characters on his movies and television acting.

“The diseases have impacted him financially. The staggering cost of treating cancer is affecting his family. Please we need your help. Support Sadiq’s treatment with any donation. He continues to receive treatments at various cancer centres in Nigeria. These treatments are costly. He needs us now. We are determined to help him live again, by beating Cancer. Please support our goal of $25,000 to pay for his medical bills…”

Revealing the enormity of pain he is going through in an interview with PUNCH, Daba said he is waiting to hear from his doctors if he would have to undergo a major surgery which he fears, because he has been told that one of the side effects of the surgery is that his testicles would have to be removed.

 

 

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