11th June, 2012
Popular Yoruba comedy actor, Hammed Oduola, otherwise known as Dento, who is currently bedridden with stroke, has been given a lifeline.
The actor, who was last week, reported to be in need of N1.5 million to be back on his feet, has got support from his colleagues and some kind-hearted Nigerians. As at last week, Dento could no longer walk or talk.
He is currently in a hospital where proper medical attention is being given to him.
Penultimate Friday, friends and colleagues of the respected actor bombarded social network sites, soliciting financial assistance for him.
The broadcast message read “HAMMED ODUOLA, a veteran popularly known as DENTO can neither work, walk or speak for now because he is down with STROKE, he needs like 1.5m to be on his feet again! Please let’s save this comic relief icon. Your widow’s mite is urgently needed.”