“My brother now lives with one kidney” – TG Omori opens up on failed transplant, second donor search

Nigerian cinematographer TG Omori has opened up about his difficult kidney transplant journey, revealing that his brother donated a kidney to him before doctors discovered it was not a match.

In a recent interview making rounds online, Omori explained that he spent nine months searching for a suitable donor before his brother eventually stepped forward to donate his kidney.

However, after the transplant was carried out successfully, doctors discovered that his body was not accepting the donated kidney.

“My brother gave me his kidney after it took us nine months of struggle to find a donor. After the transplant was successful, the doctor told me it wasn’t a match and my body wasn’t accepting it.

The doctor tried again, but it wasn’t responding. So, they had to take me back to the operation theatre to remove it, and I went back on dialysis so I could heal,” Omori said.

According to the filmmaker, he spent another six months waiting before his family could find a suitable donor for a second transplant.

He explained that the second procedure eventually proved successful, but the ordeal left his brother living with only one kidney.

“After waiting for another six months, we had to find another donor that could match before it turned out successful. Now, my brother has to live with only one kidney,” he added.

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“My brother gave me his kidney after it took us 9 months to find a donor. The doctor told me it wasn’t a match and my body wasn’t accepting it. The doctor tried again, but it wasn’t responding. My brother still has to live with only one kidney.”😭💔

—TG Omori pic.twitter.com/lCDb2KwoVr

— carter🌚 (@carter8f) September 23, 2026