Nollywood actor Ikechukwu Nweke has publicly appealed for financial assistance after revealing that he has been battling colon cancer.
The actor made the emotional disclosure on Friday in a video posted on his Instagram page titled My Cancer Journey, where he recounted the physical, emotional and financial toll of the illness. The actor disclosed that he had kept his diagnosis private since 2025.
Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), early diagnosis and consistent treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy where necessary, significantly improve survival rates. However, treatment often comes at enormous financial cost, particularly in countries like Nigeria, where many cancer patients rely on out-of-pocket payments.
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In the video, Mr Nweke disclosed that he has spent more than ₦15 million on chemotherapy, radiotherapy, medical tests, scans and medications since beginning treatment.
