Veteran Nigerian actor, Kola Oyewo has opened up about his health challenges, revealing that his battle with prostate enlargement has affected his acting career.
The thespian during a recent interview disclosed that the illness has limited the type of roles he can now accept, noting that it has slowed him down physically.
“Before, I could walk up and down. If I were called for a role, I would always show up and give my best. But this illness has caused a major setback in my profession.I can no longer play certain roles. Sickness weakens one’s strength, even more as age advances. Though I know some people remain strong even in their 80s, I still thank God for my life.”
Oyewo recounted how the health condition began and the difficult decisions he had to make at the peak of the discomfort.
According to him, he was initially referred to a hospital in Akure for further treatment, but became uncertain about who would care for him while there.
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“I was given a referral note at the hospital to go to Akure, but I became confused about who would take care of me there. So, I decided to return home instead and drove back,” he explained. “When I got home, I told my wife about the referral, but explained that I chose to come back. I then visited our family doctor, who began my treatment.”
The actor revealed that the illness started with frequent urination, which disrupted his sleep and daily activities.
“The urge to urinate would come suddenly, and before I could get to the toilet, it would already have leaked into my clothes,” he said.
He further disclosed that he had discovered that he had an enlarged prostate after several tests.
Despite the challenges, Oyewo expressed gratitude for life and remains hopeful as he continues treatment.
