Kemi Afolabi, a Nollyellow actress battling lupus, a life-threatening illness, has thanked her colleagues, Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham, among others for launching a fundraiser to facilitate medical treatment.
Afolabi had in March, disclosed in an interview that she was diagnosed with lupus, and that her doctor had given her five years to live.
In an Instagram post on Thursday, Afolabi appreciated her colleagues and friends for setting up a GoFundMe account for her.
The colleagues, according to her post, include Shola Kosoko, Wumi Toriola, Mercy Aigbe, Funke Akindele-Bello, Toyin Abraham, Yomi Fabiyi, Akin Olaiya, and Adeoti Kazim, among others.
The actress said the account was set up with her consent. She also disclosed that her treatment has been scheduled to start in June and it will take place abroad.
She also pleaded with the public to continue contributing money towards the course, while appreciating those who have so far donated.
“I, Kemi Afolabi, is aware of the account opened to support my medical treatment abroad which commences in June 2022,” she wrote.
“Pls the link in my bio on IG @Kemiafolabiadesipe to contribute to the GoFundMe created. God bless everyone who have contributed. Thank you all.”
Afolabi had a few weeks ago raised the alarm about scammers taking advantage of her situation on Facebook.