David Ochayi
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Veteran Actor Harry B. Anya Appeals for Help for Blind Colleague Maureen Okpoko
Veteran Nollywood actor Harry B. Anya has made an emotional public appeal to support his visually impaired colleague, actress Maureen Okpoko. In a heartfelt video circulating online, Anya appears alongside Okpoko as he urges their fellow industry professionals to rally behind her cause.
The actor emphasized that with proper medical treatment, Okpoko could potentially regain her sight. “My fellow Nollywood actors and actresses, let’s support our colleague who lost her sight years ago,” Anya pleaded. “She can see again with the right treatment – all she needs is our support.”
This isn’t the first time Okpoko has sought assistance for her condition. In 2023, she publicly appealed for financial help through a social media video, sharing how challenging her journey with blindness had become.
The situation echoes a similar case involving veteran actress Ngozi Nwosu, who last year required ₦30 million for three critical surgeries. Nwosu eventually received substantial support, including ₦25 million from the Abia State Governor.
Photo caption: Actors Harry B. Anya and Maureen Okpoko. (Credit: News Express)
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The Nollywood community and concerned Nigerians are now being called upon to extend the same generosity shown to Nwosu toward Okpoko’s vision restoration treatment.
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