Nigerian music video director TG Omori has opened up about the financial burden of treating kidney failure, revealing that the cost of dialysis can be difficult for many Nigerians to afford.
Omori spoke about his experience during a recent interview on the Afropolitan Podcast, aired on September 23, 2026, while reflecting on his battle with kidney failure and the financial demands of treatment as he awaited a transplant.
According to the music video director, the cost of dialysis varies depending on the hospital, with some facilities charging between N50,000 and N70,000 for a single session.
He, however, disclosed that he paid significantly more at a private facility where the cost of one dialysis session ranged between N150,000 and N200,000.
TG Omori explained that the financial burden becomes more significant because patients may require dialysis several times within a week.
According to him, some patients may need as many as three dialysis sessions weekly.
Based on the figures he provided, three sessions at facilities charging between N50,000 and N70,000 could cost between N150,000 and N210,000 per week.
However, Omori said the amount could rise substantially for patients receiving treatment at more expensive private facilities.
He revealed that his treatment costs eventually reached between N500,000 and N600,000 every week.
Reflecting on the cost of treatment, Omori said a minimum-wage earner would struggle to afford even a single dialysis session.
His comments highlighted the financial challenges faced by kidney disease patients who require regular dialysis to manage their condition.
For patients without substantial financial resources or access to financial assistance, the recurring nature of dialysis means that the cost is not a one-time medical expense.
Instead, patients may have to raise significant amounts of money repeatedly while undergoing treatment.
Omori also spoke about his personal experience with kidney failure during the interview.
The filmmaker had previously undergone treatment for the condition and required dialysis while awaiting a kidney transplant.
His latest comments offered further insight into the financial realities he encountered during that period.
Beyond the medical challenges associated with kidney failure, he explained that the cost of treatment added another layer of difficulty to the experience.
The director’s disclosure has drawn attention to the broader financial implications of managing serious health conditions that require recurring treatment.
Unlike medical procedures that may involve a single payment, dialysis can require repeated sessions depending on a patient’s medical needs.
This means that the financial burden can continue to accumulate over weeks and months.
For patients who require treatment at private hospitals where the cost per session is higher, the overall expense can become even more substantial.
Omori’s experience therefore illustrates how medical treatment can create significant financial pressure for patients and their families.
During the interview, Omori also reflected on his experience while awaiting a kidney transplant.
Dialysis can serve as a treatment for people whose kidneys are no longer adequately performing their functions, while some patients may eventually require a transplant depending on their medical circumstances.
For Omori, the period involved managing the condition while dealing with the recurring financial demands of treatment.
His disclosure has provided a personal perspective on the realities faced by people living with kidney failure and the resources required to sustain treatment.
By discussing the cost of his treatment publicly, TG Omori has drawn attention to an aspect of kidney disease that extends beyond the medical condition itself.
His account focused particularly on the recurring cost of dialysis and the difficulty that such expenses can create for patients with limited financial means.
The filmmaker’s experience has also highlighted the importance of access to affordable medical care for people who require long-term treatment.
