Ghanaian actor John Peasah, popularly known as Drogba from the YOLO TV series, has requested that fans stop inviting him to church events due to his current health struggles.
Drogba is battling demyelinating disease, a condition affecting the protective covering of nerve fibres in the brain and spinal cord.
The condition has affected his mobility and speech, and is seeking medical treatment abroad.
The actor expressed thanks for support in an Instagram post, but stressed his need for privacy and focus on getting better.
He requested that people prioritise his health over everything else, avoiding comparisons and controversy.
“In the name of God, I humbly request that you please keep me away from any further invitations to other churches. My DM is getting full of invites. This isn’t about comparing power or influence, it’s about my well-being. I’ve been through a lot and want to avoid any more controversy,” he wrote. (Read Watch Yolo actor, Drogba give testimony of his divine healing at Friday Miracle Night)
Drogba’s deteriorating health condition gained public attention in March 2024 when he disclosed he has been undergoing treatment for the past two and a half years, emphasising the financial strain it had placed on him at the time.
He was in the news again in August last year when a video of him with numerous individuals were said to have experienced divine healing at a Friday Miracle Night held by CE Airport City Model church in August. (Read I stop breathing for 30 minutes anytime I sleep, Yolo actor Drogba reveals)
In the company of his sister, talked about his inability to sit for long hours and how his condition worsened when in a crowd.
And yet again, he is back seeking donations to raise $280,000 for his surgery. The actor is appealing for financial support as he continues to battle demyelinating disorder, a condition that damages the protective covering of nerves in the brain, eyes, and spinal cord.
“I’ve moved forward and am grateful to have had the chance to clear things up. I believe in God’s miracles and power, and I pray for healing. Please help me get the medical treatment I need during this time,” he wrote.
