Nollywood actress Omotunde Ogundimu has publicly thanked fellow actress Funke Akindele for donating a substantial sum toward her cancer treatment, according to LEADERSHIP Newspapers. The donation was reported on Thursday, September 10, 2026, with Ogundimu expressing deep appreciation for the support.
LEADERSHIP Newspapers reported that Ogundimu is full of gratitude following the contribution, which was directed at funding her ongoing medical care.
The development follows an earlier public appeal in which Ogundimu asked for help with the cost of her treatment, as reported by Punch Newspapers. Reports from Yen News noted that she shaved her head while battling the illness, a video that drew an emotional response from the public.
Coverage of the donation was also carried by The Nation, which reported that Ogundimu thanked Akindele for the cancer treatment support, and by Nigerian Bulletin, which described the sum as significant.
Akindele is one of the most prominent figures in the Nigerian film industry, and the donation adds to public attention on Ogundimu's health situation. The reports did not disclose the exact amount contributed or further details of Ogundimu's treatment plan.
What to watch next: whether Ogundimu or her representatives share updates on her treatment and whether other figures in the industry follow Akindele's lead in offering support.
