Farooq Oreaga speaks on his incurable cancer, fame at Ojude Oba

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Farooq Oreaga speaks on his incurable cancer, fame at Ojude Oba

The viral Ojude Oba businessman, Farooq Oreagba opens up on his battle with incurable cancer and how his uncertain time left is the motivation behind his fun life.

It would be recalled that Farooq made headlines some days ago following his style and appearance at the annual Ojude Oba festival in Ijebu Ode.

In a recent interview on Arise News, the head of NG Clearing Limited spoke on the family value that ties him to the festival and how he has participated for over 15 years.

Farooq Oreagba on cancer diagnosis

Speaking about his bone cancer, Farooq Oreaga stated that he was diagnosed in 2014, and had a bone marrow transplant the same year. He discussed his impact on cancer charity and also counselling others with other forms of cancer diagnosis.

“People ask me why I as so happy despite having an incurable bone cancer. I tell them, ‘I am alive and as long as you’re in the game, you can win the game. Everyday is a blessing,” he said partly.

The cancer survivor highlighted how friends deserted him after his diagnosis; leaving him with fewer than 100 from having millions.

“My friends reduced from five million to one million when I left the Nigerian exchange and from one million to a hundred when I was diagnosed with cancer,” he added.