Popular The tragic nine-year battle of their daughter with severe cerebral palsy has been made public by Nigerian comedian MC Mbakara and his wife, Lolo Mbakara. They have disclosed that the condition started when the girl was not given oxygen at birth.
The couple described how what should have been one of their happiest moments became a lifelong struggle for survival for their daughter, Eke Mama, born on October 19, 2016, in a heartbreaking video posted on MC Mbakara TV.
The couple described how what should have been one of their happiest moments became a lifelong struggle for survival for their daughter, Eke Mama, born on October 19, 2016, in a heartbreaking video posted on MC Mbakara TV.
Before problems started, Lolo said, her birth was going smoothly.
It was time to push when I entered the labor room. But the baby got stuck somewhere," she remembered. "The infant wasn't breathing or crying when she was born. "Bring oxygen!" they said, but the hospital was devoid of oxygen.
She clarified that hospital personnel attempted to make do with an empty oxygen tank filled with water in a last-ditch effort to save the baby. When that didn't work, the family had to make the more than 30-minute drive to another hospital to take the infant.
We had to relocate her to the teaching hospital on our own. More than half an hour had gone by then," she remarked.
The infant was put on oxygen for two weeks at the new hospital. Unfortunately, the extended oxygen deprivation had already seriously damaged the brain, resulting in cerebral palsy, a permanent condition that impairs muscle coordination and movement.
Lolo sobbed as she urged, "If you want a stress-free life, take off the oxygen mask and let her rest," according to one of my husband's medical acquaintances. "But we couldn't bring ourselves to do it as parents."
Eke Mama, who is currently nine years old, has been bedridden for the majority of her life.
Eke Mama, who is currently nine years old, has been bedridden for the majority of her life.
According to Lolo, she has slept for ninety-five percent of her life. "She's slept for nine years now."
Their family has suffered years of suffering, faith, and public miscommunication, according to MC Mbakara, who is well-known for his funny skits.
He remarked, "People said we were ashamed of her." However, people can be cruel. We didn't want sympathy or mockery.
Their family has suffered years of suffering, faith, and public miscommunication, according to MC Mbakara, who is well-known for his funny skits.
He remarked, "People said we were ashamed of her." However, people can be cruel. We didn't want sympathy or mockery.
The pair has turned their suffering into a mission by starting the Aya Kanu Aya Foundation, which aims to support families with children who have cerebral palsy and increase awareness of the issue.
"Instead of realizing it's brain damage, people call these kids possessed or bewitched," Lolo added. "That ignorance needs to end."
Additionally, MC Mbakara stated that the organization would offer impacted families both financial and emotional support.
We are aware of the financial, emotional, and physical strain it causes. We hope that our experience may serve as a reminder to other parents that they are not alone.
"Instead of realizing it's brain damage, people call these kids possessed or bewitched," Lolo added. "That ignorance needs to end."
Additionally, MC Mbakara stated that the organization would offer impacted families both financial and emotional support.
We are aware of the financial, emotional, and physical strain it causes. We hope that our experience may serve as a reminder to other parents that they are not alone.
The couple conveyed their sincere appreciation to MC Mbakara's mother, who has been a significant source of support.
"We would have been emotionally and financially exhausted if it weren't for her," MC Mbakara stated. "We give thanks to God daily for her and our daughter's existence."
Many Nigerians have been moved by their tale on the internet, with people applauding the couple's bravery, faith, and choice to speak out about a condition that is frequently misunderstood in society.
The Mbakaras' story serves as a potent appeal for greater understanding, empathy, and support for kids with cerebral palsy as well as a harsh reminder of the realities that many Nigerian families must deal with in the healthcare system.
"We would have been emotionally and financially exhausted if it weren't for her," MC Mbakara stated. "We give thanks to God daily for her and our daughter's existence."
Many Nigerians have been moved by their tale on the internet, with people applauding the couple's bravery, faith, and choice to speak out about a condition that is frequently misunderstood in society.
The Mbakaras' story serves as a potent appeal for greater understanding, empathy, and support for kids with cerebral palsy as well as a harsh reminder of the realities that many Nigerian families must deal with in the healthcare system.
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