University of Nairobi student Emmanuel Otieno, popularly known as Jadudi, is on the road to recovery after undergoing a successful surgery to remove a cancerous brain tumor, the Africa Cancer Foundation has reported.
Jadudi a third year political science and sociology student, flew to Chennai, India for the removal of the tumor at Apollo Hospital, after receiving donations through a social media campaign.
The surgery, his fourth since his diagnosis in 2012, took four hours and Jadudi was out of the ICU in less than 24 hours despite an estimated 4 day timeline by doctors.
Zawadi Nyongo, CEO of the foundation in a series of tweets kept Kenyans updated on Jadudi’s progress.
#JADUDI UPDATE: Dude is out of ICU in less than 24 hrs! They estimated up to 4 days! The guy is a ninja. God is amazing. #PrayForJadudi (RT)
— Zawadi Nyong’o (@ZawadiNyongo) August 30, 2015
Just talked to @Jadudi 4 the 1st time since his brain surgery. It was SO NICE TO HEAR HIS VOICE AGAIN! #PrayForJadudi He’s recovering well! — Zawadi Nyong’o (@ZawadiNyongo) August 31, 2015
It’s still not easy for #Jadudi to talk, but he can walk & text! Stitches come off tomorrow. #MiracleMonday for real! #PrayForJadudi
— Zawadi Nyong’o (@ZawadiNyongo) August 31, 2015
#MiracleMonday = #Jadudi talking & walking 2 days after brain surgery! #MiracleMonday = The call to collectiviely #PrayForJadudi is working! — Zawadi Nyong’o (@ZawadiNyongo) August 31, 2015
Jadudi’s plight was first highlighted by blogger Biko Zulu through a blog post titled That Thing In Jadudi’s Head.
Here are photos of Jadudi recuperating in hospital. We wish him a quick recovery.
