["he is diagnosed with Leukemia."]

Sadiq Daba, who is popular for his role in "Cockrow at Dawn" has been diagnosed with Leukemia. Writing on his Facebook page, veteran filmmaker Sonny McDonald said,

"Dear colleagues and friends in Nollywood, especially some of us that date back to NTA Days, please put a call to  Uncle  Sadiq Daba.

"He needs your voice of strength please... 08024343157."

When a follower asked what was wrong with Daba, McDonald said "he is diagnosed with Leukemia."
Daba took to Facebook to thank everyone who has sympathized with him. He also revealed that he is responding to treatment.

"I am not dead nor dying I!! God has been and will Always be faithful to me and my plight, because that is my covenant with Him !!!!
"My doctors have been wonderful and I am responding to treatment. .....my love and thanks to all those who have called to sympathize and empathize with me.....God bless you,"

he wrote.
A news anchor, reporter, actor and editor, Sadiq has worked at  RKTV, Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) (formerly known as NTV) Sokoto, NTPC Lagos and NTA Lagos.
His role as Bitrus in the 1970s drama “Cockcrow at Dawn” brought his acting career into the limelight.

In 2015, he won Best Actor for his role as  in "October 1" at the African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA). In 2016, Sadiq Daba received the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to the growth of the Nigerian film industry.
The renowned veteran is also popular for films and soap operas including: "Behind the Clouds", "A Place like Home", "Soweto", and "Moment of Truth". We wish the actor a quick recovery.

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Posted: at 8-09-2017 09:47 AM (6 years ago) | Hero

get well soon sir

Posted: at 8-09-2017 10:01 AM (6 years ago) | Hero

I will sue Naijapals for aiding and abetting over the mute they kept on Buhari health but busy broadcasting others health situation. I beg, na joke ooo.

Posted: at 8-09-2017 10:04 AM (6 years ago) | Upcoming

God will help you 0

Posted: at 8-09-2017 10:51 AM (6 years ago) | Gistmaniac

oh my.... u are a legend

Posted: at 8-09-2017 07:55 PM (6 years ago) | Addicted Hero

Heiya Get Well Soon.May God See You Through.Amen.Nawaa O!

Posted: at 9-09-2017 04:32 AM (6 years ago) | Gistmaniac

We will all pray for you to get well soon

Posted: at 9-09-2017 07:44 AM (6 years ago) | Hero

Please please hold on, why e be say everywhere I take even when I wan hide yawa dey there?
Why why?
Na yawa life, yawa goes on

Posted: at 16-09-2017 03:43 AM (6 years ago) | Addicted Hero

                                                                           

Posted: at 22-09-2017 02:19 PM (6 years ago) | Addicted Hero

This is serious ooooo..... make I just dey waka pass..... abeg I dey waka pass, I will come and comment later.
This one weak me ooooo, well life must goes on.
I dey waka come bare

Posted: at 25-09-2017 11:20 AM (6 years ago) | Hero

                                                                           

Posted: at 26-09-2017 06:31 AM (6 years ago) | Addicted Hero

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