Ibrahim Chatta Opens Up About Losing His First Child Due to Inability to Afford Hospital Bills [VIDEO]
Veteran Nollywood actor Ibrahim Chatta has shared a heartbreaking story about the loss of his first child, revealing that she died in a Lagos hospital because he couldn’t afford the necessary medical treatment.
In a candid moment captured on video during a conversation with crew members on a movie set, Chatta recounted the tragic events that unfolded years ago. He said his daughter was taken to a hospital in the Iddo area of Lagos State, but despite his desperate efforts to raise funds, he was unable to secure the money in time to save her life.
“She was my first child, a baby girl,” he said. “I lost her because I couldn’t pay the hospital bills. She was taken to a hospital in Iddo, and I walked all the way from Ijora Badia to Makoko trying to raise money—but I couldn’t. She died waiting for treatment.”
Chatta added that he was forced to bury his daughter in a wooden Coca-Cola crate due to financial hardship.
“People think Malik is my firstborn, but he’s not. My first child was buried in an old Coke crate,” he shared somberly.
The video was uploaded to YouTube by Abiola Orisile Events & Parties, offering a rare glimpse into the actor’s painful past and the harsh realities many face due to poverty and lack of access to healthcare.
