After
reaching out to Nigerians and soliciting for help after he was
diagnosed with kidney related disease, good-looking Nollywood actor, Leo
Mezie is beyond grateful to be alive.
Leo Mezie (before and after)
Speaking in a newly released video on YouTube, handsome Nollywood
actor, Leo Mezie, who has been down with kidney related disease, has
been finally rescued by good-spirited Nigerians who were able to raise
the much-needed funds for his treatment abroad, has thanked his fans,
friends, family and colleagues for their support.
Recall that the ailing actor, Mezie had shared his account details
and welcomed contributions towards treating his ailment and his
colleagues rallied round to raise the N10 million he needed to undergo a
kidney transplant.
Thankfully, over time, the actor was armed with the adequate funds, and is currently in a London hospital receiving treatment.
leo at the hospital
He said in the newly released video, “Hello people, this is
your boy, Leo Mezie, I want to use this medium to say thank you for your
support, financially, thank you for your prayers, I just want to let
you know that everything got across to me.
leo-mezie-on-his-hospital-bed-in-london
“I want to also thank in a special way; my president, Ibinabo
Fiberesima, Chioma Okoye my sister, Kele Akara my wonderful friend and
brother, I want to thank Chijiro, I want to thank Ifeoma Okereke, these
are the team that swore me to action immediately the news got broken. I
thank you guys, I thank you all, and I pray God to bless you in a
million fold. I’m sorry this came a bit late, it is just that I have
been unstable, but I am now stronger and better.”
Mezie, who hails from Abia State, is married to Maureen Mezie.
Nigerian celebrities who have also died from kidney-related
ailments include, Nollywood actor, Muna Obiekwe, veteran broadcaster,
Nzau Kalulu, Lagos nightclub boss, Akeem Sodeinde, Veteran actor,
Enebeli Elebuwa, media personality, Chaz B, amongst several others.
Watch the video below;
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