Amaechi saves OJB with N15M

The embattled governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi has promised to foot the bill for the Kidney transplant of ailing producer, Babatunde Okungbowa, popularly known as OJB.

The announcement was made by the head of the SaveOJB fundraising Committee, Nomoreloss.

“Officials of the government reached out to us this evening, (Wednesday, June 3) promising to donate a $100,000. The presentation, they say, will be made on Friday (June 5). We are indeed grateful to the Governor and the people of Rivers State. Now we can finally have that surgical procedure.  We also appreciate the kind hearts of Nigerians who have made donations and those that supported us with prayers. May God bless them all.  We had a place in mind initially, but recently, there have been several suggestions from some quarters on better options. We would be having a meeting by the weekend with all concerned parties to decide which of the options is best. The donor is a family member, but for some reason, we do not wish to disclose the identity. All that matters is for him to have a successful operation, ” the iyawo asiko crooner said.

He also added that “I guess it is no longer #SaveOJB abi? So now I think it should be #CelebrateOJB hmmm?”

Incidentally, today is OJB birthday and a low key celebration is expected if he is discharged from the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) where he is undergoing dialysis.

SaveOJB: D’Banj, 2face, Ini Edo yet to make donation

Confidants of Babatunde Okungbowa, popularly known as OJB has debunked rumours that Koko master, D’Banj has made a donation of N7M for the kidney transplant of  the ailing music producer. They also said African queen crooner, 2face and scandals-prone actress cum singer, Ini Edo are yet to contribute as well. OJB produced the world acclaimed African queen song that launched 2face Idibia to the global audience.

One of the friends of OJB who does not want to be named lambasted the artistes for earning cheap publicity from the producer ill health. He said, “ it is a shame that these peoples that OJB helped to be great in life chose to earn cheap publicity from his misfortune. Can you imagine that they never contributed nor pay a visit to him, rather their publicists are on the social media tweeting ‘D’Banj made N7m donation, Ini Edo gave N2M and 2face has promised to write off the bill etc. heaven will judge them”.

Another friend of OJB added, “I am not disappointed in them; we know who they are and that they love the limelight but I will say it is unfortunate. I am here with OJB and I can say all these fake donations are more threatening to him than the kidney problem. My fear is that genuine peoples are turned away by all these lies but with God on our side, OJB will live”.

A bittered friend of the ailing producer also send the following broadcast from his blackberry, “the Lagos state government has suspended any form of assistance to OJB Jezreel due to verification issues stemming from all the hype about how much was raised on his behalf. In their (government) view, he does not need the help of the state…. See what you helped to destroy…kill”. The friend thus listed the false donation against some of the artiste names with a bold caption ‘NOT TRUE’ against them. They included 2face (N1.5M), D’Banj (N7M), Wizkid (N3M) and Olamide (N1M)”.

The aggrieved entertainer thus added, “your ‘FACT-LESS HYPE” of those who have contributed nothing so far in this matter is preventing others willing to help from doing so. If your name is used falsely as an artiste/entertainer, it is the duty of your management to stand up and clear the wrong impression… your silence only means you are trying to reap where you have not sown…clear your name now”.

OJB who is battling with Kidney problem needs N16M  for the transplant.

Contributions can still be made via BABATUNDE OKUNGBOWA UBA ACCOUNT NUMBER: 1015075120 OR OKUNGBOWA BABATUNDE ZENITH BANK ACCOUNT NUMBER: 1004186282, SORT CODE: 057150628, BRANCH: MARINA 2.