PHOTO CREDIT: Kunle Afod via Facebook / Pulse Nigeria
Veteran Yoruba Actor Baba Johunomi Opens Up on Prostate Cancer Battle
Veteran Yoruba Nollywood actor, Musiliu Dasofunjo, popularly known as Baba Johunomi, has disclosed that he is battling prostate cancer.

The actor made the revelation in a video shared by fellow actor Kunle Afod on Facebook, just days after the Nollywood industry was thrown into mourning over the death of veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, fondly called Ogogo, who died after battling stage-four cancer.

Speaking about his health, Baba Johunomi said he first noticed unusual changes in his urine but ignored it.
“I first noticed a change in my urine. I was having a splitting urine stream, my urine sprays into different directions instead of single flow. But I didn’t take it serious,” he said.
He explained that the condition later worsened and he began to find it difficult to urinate, which forced him to seek medical help.
“After some time, I started having trouble urinating before I was advised to visit the hospital. I have done many tests and scans. I was referred to UCH in Ibadan, where the specialist said they needed to cut part of my flesh to do another cancer test,” he revealed.
The actor admitted he is scared of undergoing the biopsy procedure recommended by doctors at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, and is yet to consent to it.

Despite his fears, he said he decided to make his battle public to sensitize others.
“It might not have gotten to this stage if I was aware of the symptoms earlier. I’m sharing this for people to learn and be informed because cancer is now on the rise,” he said.
His disclosure comes at a somber time for Nollywood, following Ogogo’s death which had already sparked conversations about cancer awareness and healthcare support for aging actors.

As at the time of filing this report, Baba Johunomi has not given further updates on his treatment plan.
SOURCE: Pulse Nigeria