Popular Nigerian comedian MC Mbakara and his wife, Lolo Mbakara, have shared the emotional story of their daughter’s nine-year struggle with cerebral palsy — a condition that began at birth due to oxygen deprivation.
In a touching video posted on MC Mbakara TV, the couple recounted how their joy on the day of their daughter’s birth, October 19, 2016, quickly turned into anguish. Lolo revealed that her labour was progressing normally until complications arose.
“I went into the labour room, and when it was time to push, the baby got stuck,” she said. “When she finally came out, she wasn’t crying or breathing. The nurses called for oxygen, but there was none in the hospital.”
In a desperate attempt to save the baby, the hospital tried to improvise with an empty oxygen cylinder containing water. When that failed, the couple had to rush their newborn to another hospital—a journey that took over 30 minutes.
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By the time they arrived, the damage had been done. The baby was placed on oxygen for two weeks, but doctors later confirmed she had suffered severe brain injury, resulting in cerebral palsy.
“One of my husband’s friends told us to remove the oxygen and let her rest,” Lolo said tearfully. “But we couldn’t. She’s our child.”
Now nine years old, their daughter, Eke Mama, has spent most of her life bedridden. “She has spent 95 percent of her life sleeping,” Lolo added.
MC Mbakara, known for his comedy skits, spoke about the pain of facing public judgment. “People thought we were hiding her out of shame,” he said. “But we just didn’t want pity or mockery.”
The couple have now turned their experience into advocacy by launching the Aya Kanu Aya Foundation, a platform dedicated to raising awareness about cerebral palsy and supporting families with children living with the condition.
“People call these children possessed instead of realizing it’s brain damage,” Lolo said. “That ignorance needs to end.”
MC Mbakara expressed gratitude to his mother for her unwavering support, saying, “If not for her, we would have been completely drained — emotionally and financially.”
Their story has moved thousands online, with many praising the couple’s strength, faith, and love. It stands as both a heartbreaking testimony of Nigeria’s struggling healthcare system and a powerful reminder that children with cerebral palsy deserve love, understanding, and support.
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