Iconic
broadcaster and actor Sadiq Daba has let
it be known that although he is undergoing treatment for the potentially
life-threatening disease, leukaemia; contrary to reports, he is not dead nor
dying.
Several news outlets had reported the Kano-born actor was in the throes of death as a result of the cancer which attacks the blood and blood marrow.
However, Daba has reassured his fans that he is in no danger of death and is being treated.
However, Daba has reassured his fans that he is in no danger of death and is being treated.
Former
entertainment journalist, Azuka Jebose, communicated
via his Facebook page, quoting Sadiq Daba as saying ‘The
leukemia has been arrested. I will be okay…’
Daba
himself while replying to a comment wrote, ‘I am not dead nor dying!! God has been and
will Always be faithful to me and my plight, because that is my covenant with
Him !!!! My doctors have been wonderful and I am responding to treatment. …..my
love and thanks to all those who have called to sympathize and empathize with
me…..God bless you !!!!!!’
Sadiq
Daba is one of Nigeria’s most iconic television stars, having had a long career
broadcasting with the Nigerian Televison Authority. He also appeared in early
soap operas such as Cockcrow At Dawn and Behind
The Clouds.
He
co-hosted the popular AM Express with late Yinka
Craig (who died of a similar illness in 2008) and had an
award winning role in Kunle Afolayan‘s October
1 in recent times.
Leukaemia
is a cancer of the blood cells and has no known cure. However, with
adequate medical care or a blood marrow transplant, the disease can be beaten.
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