Osanju Opens Up About His Battle With Cancer Few Months After Mum Passes Away: "I'm Dying Inside"

• Ghanaian TikToker Osanju has updated his fans on his health condition and battle with blood cancer
• In a TikTok post, he noted that his condition was getting worse by the day after undergoing tests
• Netizens who saw the post were heartbroken and commented on Osanju's latest health condition
• Speaking in an exclusive interview, Yen.com.gh shared some tips and advice on how to deal with blood cancer

Popular Ghanaian TikToker, Osanju, has opened up about his battle with cancer, months after his mother passed away.

The young man, who noted that he had battled the disease for years, indicated that his condition had worsened each day.

Taking to his TikTok page, Osanju indicated that his illness was taking a turn, which has made life unbearable for him.

"My blood is clotting, and I'm yet to figure out what is causing this. I'm running some tests, the quality clotting profile test. I hope everything turned out great."

His post has since gone viral, with over 10,000 views, 6,000 likes and 210 comments.

Osanju loses his mum

In January, the popular Ghanaian TikTok star announced the passing of his mother, Veronica Frimpong, popularly known as Amonu.

While he did not state the exact cause of her demise, he shared a video of his mum on admission at a hospital. It later appeared that she fell ill.

Osanju had hopes for her to return to good health, but unfortunately, she ended up passing away at a health facility, leaving him devastated.

Osanju delves into his battle with cancer

Osanju, in a previous interview, opened up on the support he had received from benevolent individuals in funding his medical treatment.

"It got to a point where the treatment had become expensive, and I had to sell my personal belongings to pay for my medical bills. Through TikTok, I met some kind people who donated money to help me buy my medicines", he said

He used the platform to speak about the disease and advocated for people to check on their cancer status.

Osanju rose to social media fame in 2023 after he appeared in a video defending Samsung Ghana.

His video then went viral, prompting Samsung to contact him, appreciating him for promoting their brand.

Shortly after becoming an internet sensation, he announced that he was suffering from leukaemia.

Osanju on life as a TikToker

Osanju, in an interview with Kwaku Manu, confessed that his battle with leukaemia led him to become a content creator.

He said his desire to become a TikToker helped him cope with loneliness and the fear of an early demise. He talked about his desire to have kids but expressed concern about whether anyone would want to be his partner, given his current condition.

Details about Leukaemia

Leukaemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow, leading to the abnormal production of white blood cells.

Symptoms of leukaemia include fatigue, frequent infections, and easy bruising or bleeding, with treatment options ranging from chemotherapy and radiation to. In some cases, patients undergo stem cell transplants.

Watch the TikTok video below:

Seek medical help when experiencing symptoms

Speaking exclusively with Yen.com.gh, a Ghanaian nurse, Abigail Agyapomaa, shared some symptoms and advice on how to deal with blood cancer.

"Leukaemia is a cancer affecting the blood and bone marrow. Treating it usually involves a combination of medical treatment, emotional support, and lifestyle adjustments. Symptoms include fatigue and weakness, fever or chills, frequent or severe infections, unexpected weight loss, etc. Seek medical help when experiencing any of the symptoms," she said.

Netizens sympathise with Osanju

Netizens who saw the post of Osanju speaking about his battle with cancer expressed mixed reactions in the comments section.

Many were heartbroken and sympathised with him.

@HEALER KWAME ABRAHAM wrote:

"Bro, I know you are going through a lot but try Mirra Cell + and I believe the Lord will change the situation."

@Evelyn Mawuli Tay wrote:

"But I have been having this on my body every now and then. The place will be paining, some days later, it will turn like dark red, then turn green, then turn black."

@Miss Jane wrote:

"We wanted to grow fast, not knowing is not easy at all, especially firstborns, God help us all."

@Wendyamankwaah wrote:

"Please join us on Alpha Hour to pray with us 12 am sharp every day."

Osanju and his dad enjoy family time

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Osanju and his father got many people emotional after a video of them enjoying family time together surfaced online.

The popular TikToker and his father shared fond memories of Amonu, his mother, who died recently, with many Ghanaians expressing condolences.

Netizens were thrown into a state of disbelief after the mother of Osanju died in January 2025.

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh