A Minimum-Wage Earner Wouldn’t Cope – TG Omori Reveals ₦31m Treatment Battle

Nigerian music video director ThankGod Omori, popularly known as TG Omori, has revealed that he spent about ₦31 million on a kidney transplant after battling kidney failure and undergoing dialysis.

Omori made the disclosure during an appearance on the Afropolitan podcast published on YouTube on Wednesday, where he opened up about the financial burden of his treatment, the cost of dialysis and his difficult journey toward receiving a kidney transplant.

According to Bush Radio Academy, the filmmaker explained that dialysis can cost between ₦50,000 and ₦70,000 per session at some hospitals, while treatment at private facilities can cost as much as ₦150,000 to ₦200,000 per session.

He noted that patients with kidney failure may require dialysis up to three times a week, meaning the cost can quickly rise to hundreds of thousands of naira every week. Omori said the financial demands of treatment were so enormous that even earning a monthly salary of ₦1 million would not have been enough to comfortably cover the expenses.

The music video director recalled that he waited for about a year to undergo a kidney transplant, which eventually cost him approximately ₦31 million.

Omori also spoke about his first attempt to receive a kidney from his brother, revealing that the procedure was unsuccessful because the donated kidney was found to be incompatible with his body.

He explained that the failed transplant attempt came after months of searching and preparation, adding to the emotional and financial challenges he was already facing during his battle with kidney failure.

The filmmaker’s disclosure highlights the significant financial burden associated with kidney disease treatment, particularly for patients who require regular dialysis while waiting for a suitable donor.

Omori has previously spoken publicly about his health struggles and the support he received from family members during his treatment. His latest revelation has once again drawn attention to the challenges faced by kidney disease patients and the high cost of accessing long-term medical care in Nigeria.