Support poured in faster than expected. Destiny Etiko has confirmed that Nigerians donated N13.1 million to support actress Cynthia Nkachukwu Anijekwu as she continues her fight against cancer.
LAGOS, NIGERIA — Destiny Etiko has announced that public donations for the medical treatment of fellow Nollywood actress Cynthia Nkachukwu Anijekwu have reached N13.1 million. The actress shared the update after earlier appealing to fans and members of the public to help Cynthia, who is receiving treatment for cancer. According to posts shared on Etiko’s verified social media pages, the fundraising effort received widespread support from Nigerians.
Etiko had earlier revealed that Cynthia was facing serious health challenges and needed urgent financial assistance to continue her treatment. She accompanied her appeal with an emotional video showing Cynthia’s condition and appealed to colleagues, fans and well-meaning Nigerians to contribute towards the cost of her medical care. According to the actress, the response exceeded her expectations.
Reacting to the donations, Destiny Etiko expressed gratitude to everyone who contributed to the fundraising campaign. “I never expected this love,” she wrote while announcing that the campaign had raised N13.1 million. She also shared an encouraging health update, saying Cynthia’s condition had improved and thanking donors for standing with her colleague during a difficult period.
The fundraising campaign attracted attention across the Nigerian entertainment industry, with fans, colleagues and supporters sharing the appeal on different social media platforms. Medical fundraising campaigns have become increasingly common in Nollywood, where actors and actresses often rely on public support to cover the cost of expensive treatments when serious illnesses arise.
The development means Cynthia Nkachukwu Anijekwu now has additional financial support to continue her treatment. It also highlights the growing role of public donations and collective support within Nigeria’s entertainment industry, where colleagues and fans frequently rally around actors facing medical or personal challenges. Further updates on Cynthia’s recovery are expected as treatment continues, according to information shared by Destiny Etiko.
