Veteran showbiz maestro, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has taken to social media to appeal for financial support on behalf of veteran Nollywood legend, Sir Tom Njamanze, who is currently battling with prostate cancer.
TheNewsGuru reports the veteran Nollywood actor has been sick and battling with the terminal -illness and is in urgent need of surgery. Movie producer, Stanley Ontop had pleaded with the public for financial help, adding that the surgery requires millions of Naira.
Taking to Instagram on Monday night, Charly Boy revealed that complications from the illness is draining the actor, adding that urgent surgery will cost millions.
In his word: “Our Nollywood icon Tom Njemanze, the legendary actor you watched in Issakaba and Osuofia in London , is in a hospital bed fighting for his life.
“Prostate complications are draining him, and he needs urgent surgery that costs millions.
“How many more legends must we lose before we start showing up for our own?
“This isn’t just about Tom, it’s about the value we place on those who gave us joy, laughter, and unforgettable stories. The same men we cheered on screen are left to suffer in silence when the curtain falls.
“But not this time. Not on our watch.
“I, Area Fada, and the Charly Boy Foundation are calling on all well-meaning Nigerians, fans, colleagues, and those who still believe in compassion, let’s rise for Tom. Let’s not wait for RIP hashtags. Let’s save him while we still can.
“Donate whatever you can. Nothing is too small.”