Nigerian creative video director ThankGod Omori Jesam, popularly known as TG Omori, has spoken candidly about the financial and emotional toll of battling kidney-related health challenges, while unveiling plans to support others facing similar struggles.
In a series of posts talking about his then health challenges on X, TG Omori revealed that his medical bills over the last six months amounted to the cost of multiple luxury cars. “Saw my 6 months health expenses, Omo 2 GLE and one small C300 bro! Health is wealth true true,” he wrote, likening the expenses to two Mercedes-Benz GLEs and a C-Class 300.
Saw my 6months health expenses, Omo 2 GLE and one small C300 bro! Health is wealth true true.
— TG OMORI (@boy_director) August 17, 2025
Breaking down the costs, Omori disclosed that each dialysis session exceeds ₦100,000, with patients often requiring up to three sessions a week, amounting to over ₦300,000 weekly. Comparing this to Nigeria’s minimum wage of ₦70,000, he described the experience as heartbreaking: “Dialysis is about 100k plus per session, sometimes you need 3 sessions in a week. Minimum wage is 70k. Knowing this fact brought me tears in the hospital ’cause no hope for the common man.”
Dialysis is about 100k plus per session, sometimes you need 3 sessions in a week, minimum wage is 70k. Knowing this facts brought me tears in the hospital cause no hope for the common man.
— TG OMORI (@boy_director) August 17, 2025
Moved by this reality, the award-winning director announced that he is channeling his creativity into philanthropy. He revealed that he is currently working on his first major glasses design, with a portion of the proceeds earmarked to support individuals living with kidney disease who cannot afford dialysis.
“I’m working on my first major glasses design that will be up on sale soon, where some of the proceeds will go to people living with kidney diseases that can’t afford to pay for their dialysis,” Omori shared.
I’m working on my first major glasses design that will be up on sale soon where some of the proceeds will go to people living with Kidney Diseases that can’t afford pay for their dialysis. https://t.co/EsbxoDd4mB
— TG OMORI (@boy_director) August 17, 2025
The filmmaker’s revelation not only sheds light on the crippling cost of healthcare in Nigeria but also underscores his determination to use his platform and artistry to make a difference.
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