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Goodnews: Sadiq Daba Arrives London for Intensive Medical Care

Posted on December 5, 2017 by Omaku Josephine

“Help me thank Nigerians.”

Ailing veteran actor, Sadiq Daba has arrived London for medical care.

This is coming, weeks after Nigerians were called upon by Dr. Joe Odunmakin to make contributions towards the actors healthcare.

It was reported earlier that the actor who was battling Leukemia was also diagnosed of prostate cancer and was at the verge of castration.

His longtime friend, Azuka Jebose made his arrival to London public as she shared her facebook chat with him.

‘Azuka. I say make I call you. I don reach London. I dey inside hotel. Ol boy its cold o. I nor go lie. Dis kain cold pass Nigeria own o. I nor go comot for hotel until my 2p.m appointment to see the doctor’.

Sadiq Daba played the role of Bitrus in the now rested ’80s drama, Cockcrow at Dawn.

Looks Like there is Hope for Sadiq Daba as Nigerians Respond to Fundraising Pleas

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Omaku Josephine

Funds are still rolling in.

Just last week, words broke that veteran actor, Sadiq Daba was suffering from prostate cancer. (Read Here). The actor put out words that he was at the verge of having his prostates out, a decision which the actor said was not favourable to him. Rather than being castrated, the movie veteran said he had the option of taking an injection that was worth 150,000 every month. Apparently, money was his major problem.

Philanthropist/ activist, Dr. Joe, Odunmakin paid a visit to the actor and soon, words broke out for help from well meaning Nigerians.

A social media campaign which called on 20,000 Nigerians to donate 1,000 Naira each commenced. The funds were to be sent to his account: ABUBAKAR SADIQ DABAH – 1005382276 – UBA account. (You can still make donations). This fund however is meant to fly the ailing veteran abroad for medical attention.

The good news therefore is that reports by Dr. Joe has it that Nigerians have responded positively and in four days have raised 10.5 Million Naira.

She wrote:

Sadiq Daba Update : We thank God that Nigerians have greatly influenced the possibility of getting quality treatment for our dear Icon, Sadiq Daba. Only four days the account was reading N350k, then on Friday if rose to N1.5m and N10.5m as at 10am today and it is growing. We pray it continues like this so that we can conclude in a matter of days. Dr. Joe Okei Odumakin and Mr. Soni Irabor.

Plea is still on to kind hearted Nigerians to donate a token of 1000 Naira to the actor’s account number to help save his life.

Veteran Actor, Sadiq Daba Reportedly Suffering from Prostate Cancer

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Omaku Josephine

The actor who has had bouts of ailments has again been diagnosed of prostate cancer.

In a phone conversation with Sunday Scoop, veteran actor, Sadiq Daba, said that he is left to choose between having his prostates out, which translates to him being castrated or taking an injection which will cost him a Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira every two months.

Speaking on the kind of support he has gotten so far from colleagues, he mentioned the names of few people in the industry that has supported him so far, adding that he does not want want to be castrated.

Extracts below…

“Right now, I have a catheter inserted into my penis to ease the movement of urine. I have been in and out of hospitals for a while now. Next week, I also have to go for a biopsy to determine if I would need to do a major surgery. I have leukemia to battle with, then this prostate issue comes in. The pain is just too much for me.

I have been receiving treatment at LASUTH and OAUTH and the doctors have been wonderful. I was told that one of the side effects of the surgery is that my testicles would have to be removed. That means I would be castrated and I don’t think I want that. The other option is that I would have to take injections that would cost N150,000 every two months, and I have to take it for about two years. You can imagine what the total cost would be.

A few of my colleagues have been wonderful; they have tried to help as much as they can. The DGs of NTA, Censors Board, and the president of PMAN have also been of help. I can’t start carrying bowls and be going all about the place begging for money. I believe I have paid my dues. For those who know about my situation and want to help, they are welcome. Everything that I have to do is tied to money. There is no drug that is cheap.”

We would recall that the actor the actor who was receiving treatment for leukemia was rumoured dead in September but debunked such rumours as he was said to be responding to treatment. Read here.