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| *(L-R) Baba Fryo, Yeliow Banton, Mabel Oboh, founder, Centre for SaveOurStars and African China at the event |
Nigerians have been called upon to come
to the rescue of ailing reggae star, Yellow Banton who is currently
battling cancer of the skin.
This call was made by veteran actress
and broadcaster, Mabel Oboh through her non-governmental
organization, Centre for Save Our Stars- the first NGO caring for
Nigerian entertainers.
At a media chat at O'Jez Restaurant,
National Stadium, Surulere, yesterday, Oboh alongside ‘Denge Pose’
crooner, Friday Igwe popularly known as Baba Fryo and Chinagorom
Onuoha better known as Africa China appealed to the conscience of
well-meaning Nigerians to support the ailing reggae star financially
in order to undergo necessary surgery to stay alive.
According to Oboh, “We have done
series of tests for Yellow Banton and we would still do more. We
might lose him if nothing is done urgently. But we don’t want that
to happen. So, we are pleading Nigerians to come to his rescue. A lot
of entertainers are dying today because nobody is taking care of
them. This begging and dying must stop. Many entertainers are in
terrible health conditions and we just have to end this scourge. We
are also encouraging them to save for a rainy day and stay off drugs
and other ugly activities that would drain their pockets." She
said that the reggae star needs about N6 million to undergo surgery
as soon as possible before the cancer spreads to all parts of his
body.
African China who is the foundation’s
ambassador pleads: “I have been involved in this type of project
about 19 years ago. It is what I am passionate about. If you remember
the song, ‘SOS’ in the album, Mr. President,’ we campaigned for
a girl. Thank God she is alive today. We need your support. It can
happen to anybody. We are begging Nigerians to assist us, nothing is
too small.”
Looking pale, Uti Nduka Kennedy a.k.a
Yellow Banton said: "The wound has been there for long and its
been growing. They told me it is cancer. It is still this same cancer
that killed my elder brother who is also an albino like me. It ate up
his eyes and his ears fell off."
This cancer is rampant with albinos.
Please, I don’t want to die. Help me!
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