Multiple award-winning actress, Funke Akindele has finally reacted to her colleague, Kemi Afolabi’s terminal disease.
The story revolving around Nollywood actress, Kemi Afolabi’s terminal disease, lupus, is no longer news to many as numerous reactions continue to trail the development.
News recalls that Kemi Afolabi shocked her colleagues and millions of Nigerians when news broke out that she had been diagnosed with lupus and has just five more years to spend.
Kemi Afolabi disclosed this news in an interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo.
During the interview, the actress detailed how she survived the disease by spending over 1.2 million naira weekly on medications.
“I have lupus. It’s not curable. You just have to take medications for the rest of your life. At a point I was exhausted after spending so much, I said i will stop and just wait for death to come ….but I brazed up for my daughter and have to continue spending the N1.2million on the medication doze weekly to survive….I have sold my cars, property, capital for business etc…..and Funke Akindele has been helpful, Toyin Abraham, Mercy Aigbe and others reached out and have been there…but I still need more support to be able to continue with my medication…”
News also reports that Nollywood stars reacted to the development with heartwarming words to encourage her to push on.
Funke Akindele, who finally reacted to the post moments ago on Instagram, is full of prayers as she thanked Kemi Afolabi for standing firm despite the challenge.
She wrote: “Kemi, Thank you for being so Strong. God’s got you my sister. Divine healing is your portion darling. Thank you @chudeity for this interview.”
Funke Akindele’s fans also showered Kemi Afolabi with encouraging words filled with prayers and hope.
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