"This is Sad": Ghanaian Model Akwasi Kardashian Begs For GH¢700k For Kidney Transplant In Video

• Ghanaian model Akwasi Kardashian pleaded with Ghanaians to come to his aid as he battles kidney disease
• In tears, he disclosed that he would need GH¢700k to undergo a kidney transplant which must take place as soon as possible
• Many people were concerned about the rising cases of kidney problems in the country, while many encouraged others to donate to him

Ghanaian model Akwasi Kardashian is begging for funds to help him undergo a kidney transplant.

Akwasi Kardashian suffers from kidney failure

During an interview with popular Ghanaian blogger Sammykaymedia, Akwasi Kardashian broke down into tears as he tried to put his plight before Ghanaians.

The Ghanaian supermodel was in bed throughout the interview with his body connected to a dialysis machine at the Hope Medical Centre. In tears, he said he needed GH¢700,000 in order to undergo a kidney transplant.

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Narrating how he found out he had kidney failure he said that he had been suffering from high blood pressure for about five years. However, in 2023, he started to feel strange because anytime he ate, he would throw up.

So he was referred to the Ridge hospital, where he was admitted into the emergency ward after several tests. It was where doctors diagnosed him with kidney disease.

A medical professional at the dialysis facility at the medical centre disclosed that one could spend between GH¢15,000 and GH¢20,000 on dialysis.

Below is a video of Akwasi Kardashian pleading for funds to undergo a kidney transplant:

Reactions to the video of Akwasi Kardashian pleading for funds for a kidney transplant

Below are the thoughts of Ghanaians on Akwasi Kardashian in a vulnerable state, pleading for funds to undergo a kidney transplant.

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@ameyaw112 said:

"Wow this kidney thing is becoming a big problem oh. God help us."

@priscilla_opoku_agyeman said:

"Oh my God. This makes me sad .'

@phyllisafrifa said:

"He needs NSPPD by the mercy of God he will be well ."

@ohemaa__josel said:

"Why not take the video from another angle or blur the face of the woman behind?"

@amaa_kita said:

"Eiii this kidney thing is getting scary ooo hmmm.'

@kobbyjaytheblogger said:

"Eeeiiii charlie, we are nothing but dust ampa… God be our helper in these trial times."

@weez_berlg said:

"Government should do something about these high figure bills , it is claiming lives . How is he gonna come up with these huge sums of money? This is hectic always. He already Spent ghc 20,000, and they're asking for more, which means it's just a bonus bill. This Country is something now."

@alfred_rockson said:

"Awwww that's sad, did he say "he had a BP and couldn't take his medicine or didn't take his medicine"? Why?"

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Amaechi Muonagor is down with a kidney problem

Legit.ng had reported that Nollywood actor, Muonagor, was down with a kidney ailment. The movie star was said to be fighting for his life in the hospital.

His colleague and cousin, Tony One Week, was the one who shared the sad news on social media.

According to him, the actor had been managing diabetes over the years and his family and fans had been shouldering the cost.

Ameachi Muonagor begs for funds

Legit.ng had reported that ailing actor, Muongor, had appealed to his fans for money to foot his bill for a kidney transplant in India.

The veteran actor whose health was deteriorating struggled to speak in a video sighted online.

One of his colleagues also appealed on his behalf..

Source: YEN.com.gh