Daddy Fresh said he has been battling with the ailment for over two years, and now at high risk of kidney failure and prostate problems
By Kehinde Okeowo
Veteran reggae singer, Innocent Onyebuchi, popularly known as Daddy Fresh, has appealed to Nigerians to come to his aid amid battle with partial stroke.
He made the passionate plea recently in a viral video shared on his Instagram page and that of music producer, Nelson Brown.
According to him, he has been battling with partial stroke for over two years, and now at high risk of kidney failure and prostate problems.
Speaking via his social media page, Daddy Fresh said: “I have been facing this for over two years, and I decided to handle it on my own, thinking it would not take this long, but my purpose in God disposes. Right now, it is hitting me so hard that I couldn’t imagine.
“I need your help right now because I have exhausted all I have despite being on the bed, I still try to reach other people who are also in need. The difference is that, I hide my own pain from people because I believe I will be able to handle it.”
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He went on to urge his fans and the Nigerian public not to allow him to die, noting that he had not fulfilled his purpose on earth.
“So, as it is right now, I can’t fund myself anymore. Please, I now appeal to you to save a soul because my mission on earth is incomplete, and I will be badly hurt to go this way.” he added.
Daddy Fresh was a founding member, lead vocalist, and songwriter of the ‘DE Pretty Busy Boys’ group, which included Daddy Showkey, Cashman Davies, and Sexy Pretty, famous in the 90.
He, alongside Daddy Showkey and Baba Fryo significantly influenced the growth of Galala music genre in Nigeria.
