- Veteran Nigerian actor John Amaefule suffered a stroke and was rushed to FMC Owerri in Imo State.
- The stroke affected the left side of his brain, likely resulting in right-sided weakness.
- His family is appealing for public financial assistance to cover critical medical tests and treatment.
Nollywood veteran actor John Amaefule was rushed to a hospital in Owerri, Imo State, early this morning after suffering a stroke.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that according to a message from his doctor, Amaefule experienced a stroke on the left side of his brain, which is believed to be causing right-sided weakness.
His family has issued an urgent plea for financial assistance to cover essential medical tests—including a lipid panel, Hemoglobin A1c, and electrolyte, urea, and creatinine assessments as well as to fund necessary treatments.
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The actor is expected to be placed on medications for cholesterol management (atorvastatin), blood pressure control (potentially losartan or hydrochlorothiazide, depending on his diabetic status), and antiplatelet therapy (aspirin and clopidogrel).
Supporters and concerned members of the Nollywood community are encouraged to help. For more information, interested donors can contact Patrick Amaefule at 08143632138.
Contributions can be made via Fidelity Bank using account number 6016167769 under the name Amaefule Jane Chizoro.
Family members are calling on everyone to share this appeal widely in a bid to help save the actor’s life.
Stanley wrote, “Nollywood Veteran Actor John Amaefule was rushed to hospital this morning in Owerri after encountering Stroke.
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“His family is asking Nigerians to please help. He’s currently in FCM Owerri and they need money to save this man. He had stroke in the left side of his brain. Which is likely causing right sided weakness, They need to do Lipid panel test, Hemoglobin Alc test, Electrolyte urea and creatinine test for him.
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