By OtownGist Entertainment | Lagos, Nigeria – July 2, 2025
Veteran Nollywood actor Tom Njemanze has issued a heartfelt plea for financial assistance as he undergoes urgent treatment for prostate cancer.
In a video that surfaced online on Tuesday, the actor—currently hospitalized—spoke from his hospital bed, appealing to the public for help to cover the cost of a life-saving surgery.
The video, posted on Instagram by filmmaker Stanley Ontop, quickly gained traction across social media. “One of our Nollywood legends is sick and needs urgent surgery,” Ontop wrote. “Sir Tom Njemanze has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, and he needs your support to undergo surgery. Nothing is too small, fams. Help our legend live again.”
Njemanze is a household name in Nigerian cinema, revered for iconic performances in classic films such as Issakaba, Tokunboh, Pounds and Dollars, Osuofia in London, Igbotic Love, Brain Box, and many others. Over the years, his work has helped shape Nollywood’s growth and cultural impact.
Since the appeal went public, fans, colleagues, and members of the creative industry have begun rallying around the ailing actor, calling for donations and sharing his story across platforms.
While further details on how to donate were not included in the video, supporters are urged to stay tuned to verified pages for official updates.
