Nollywood actress, Ufuoma McDermott, loses brother to kidney failure

Nollywood actress, Ufuoma McDermott, has announced the death of her brother, Uvie Eseoghene Ejenobor, has a result of kidney failure.

The 36-year-old made the announcement via an Instagram post on Tuesday, saying the deceased passed on while strapped to the dialysis machine and committing his soul to his maker.

“I wish I could blame someone or something but it was simply his time, thank you for your prayers and concern, He has gone to be with the Lord,” the Wives on Strike actress wrote along with a picture of her publicity shy brother.

She added: “He fought, he fought hard but the pains were stronger, he gasped with every strength thinking his kidneys would respond, but it pleased God to ease his suffering.”

No questions asked oh Lord. I don’t understand it but I trust you. My picture hating brother; Uvie Eseoghene Ejenobor passed away on 9/11 2017. I wish I could blame someone or something but it was simply his time. Thank you for your prayers and concern. He has gone to be with the Lord. He fought. He fought hard but the pains were stronger. He gasped with every strength thinking his kidneys would respond, but it pleased God to ease his suffering. Like a true Son of a champ he passed as he was strapped to the dialysis machine committing his soul to his maker. We have cried. We have wailed. We pray for peace and strength at this time. We pray for an extra covering of grace. Grace to carry this burden.

A post shared by Ufuoma McDermott (@ufuomamcdermott) on Sep 12, 2017 at 6:54am PDT

Uvie’s last post on Facebook was on July 7, 2016, where he wrote “Is there no way this moon can be seen like every two days in a week? I really need to rest my weary head o”