Harry B appeals for support for actress Maureen Okpoko, urging Nollywood colleagues to help fund treatment after her battle with sight loss

Veteran Nollywood actor Harry B Anya has made a heartfelt appeal to members of the Nigerian film industry and the public to support actress Maureen Okpoko, who has been living with sight loss for several years.

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The appeal was made in a video shared online on Monday, 3 August 2026, in which Harry B appeared alongside Maureen Okpoko while urging fellow actors and actresses to rally around their colleague during her health challenge.

Speaking in the video, Harry B said Maureen Okpoko’s condition could improve with appropriate medical treatment, stressing that financial support was needed to make that possible.

According to the actor, the veteran actress requires assistance to access the care that could help restore her vision.

“Please, I am calling on all our colleagues and every well-meaning Nigerian to come to her aid. With the right treatment, she can see again. She only needs our support,” Harry B said in the emotional appeal.

The video has drawn attention across social media, with many Nigerians expressing sympathy for the actress and calling for greater support for veteran entertainers facing health and financial difficulties.

Maureen Okpoko is widely recognised for her performances in numerous Nollywood productions and has built a reputation through decades of work in the Nigerian film industry.

Her situation has renewed conversations about the welfare of ageing actors and the need for stronger support systems within the entertainment sector.

In recent years, several veteran Nollywood stars have publicly sought financial assistance for medical treatment, prompting industry stakeholders and charitable organisations to advocate improved healthcare and welfare initiatives for performers.

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Harry B’s appeal has added fresh urgency to those conversations, with many hoping the response from colleagues, fans and well-wishers will provide Maureen Okpoko with the opportunity to receive the treatment she needs.