Nigerian music video director TG Omori has spoken publicly about a kidney transplant that did not succeed, saying he believed he was going to die during the procedure. According to premiumtimesng.com, Omori recounted the experience in an account published on Thursday, September 24, 2026, describing how he said what he thought would be his final prayer.
The director also discussed the financial strain of treating kidney failure. Punch Newspapers reports that he said a salary of N1 million a month cannot cover the cost of dialysis. Daily Post Nigeria reports he lamented the expense of kidney treatment, saying a person earning minimum wage would already be lost.
PM News Nigeria reports that Omori spoke about his brother, who is living with a single kidney. The Guardian Nigeria News also covered his account of the failed transplant and the cost of dialysis.
Omori is a well-known figure in Nigerian music, having directed videos for prominent artists. His public comments have drawn attention to the cost of kidney care in the country.
It is not clear from the reports what treatment Omori is currently receiving or what happens next in his case. Further updates on his health and on any response from the transplant team are likely to follow.
