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The Digest:
In a plea for "Humanitarian Aid," veteran Nigerian actor Tom Njemanze has publicly appealed for financial assistance to combat prostate cancer. Currently undergoing treatment, Njemanze's urgent call for funds for surgery was shared via a viral video on Instagram by filmmaker Stanley Ontop.

Key Points:
  • Veteran Nollywood actor Tom Njemanze has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and requires urgent surgery.
  • Filmmaker Stanley Ontop shared a video on Instagram appealing to the public for financial support for Njemanze. The appeal emphasizes that "nothing is too small" to help the "legend live again".
  • Njemanze is renowned for his roles in notable Nigerian films such as Issakaba, Osuofia in London, and Pounds and Dollars.
  • This plea follows a similar appeal four months prior from fellow veteran actor John Amaefule, who sought help for a partial stroke and cancer.
  • The public response on platforms like Nairaland indicates empathy and concern for the actor's plight, highlighting the financial burden of serious illnesses.
Njemanze's situation casts a spotlight on the often precarious financial state of some veteran actors in Nollywood when faced with critical health challenges, underscoring the vital need for "Humanitarian Aid" and support from the public.

Sources: MediaTalkAfrica, Stanley Ontop (Filmmaker)