Hey, I’m Marlena, writing on behalf of my dear friend Chikamara Ajah – a gifted Nigerian artist and performer based in Hamburg. She’s currently in a serious health crisis and needs our help.

⚠️ What’s Happening

Over the past 9 months, Chika has been hospitalized 5 times — including 3 times at Vivantes Hospital. Her worsening symptoms were repeatedly misdiagnosed as “just eczema.” Or „topisches eczema“

In March 2025, after nearly a year of ineffective treatment, a biopsy finally revealed a possible cancer diagnosis:

T-cell lymphoma — a rare and aggressive cancer affecting the skin, blood, lymph nodes, and potentially, other organs.

She has now chosen to step away from a system that has more than failed her as a Black woman, affecting her self perception and instead pursue holistic, trauma-informed care with practitioners who understand Black skin and chronic illness.

Why Support Is Urgent

1. Possible cancer diagnosis – delays could be life-threatening

2. Years of misdiagnosis & neglect – treatments worsened her condition and motivation to heal.

3. No access to state support – no income, no healthcare safety net

4. Urgent need for holistic & culturally competent care with professionals who understand any skin type.

5. Basic needs at risk – housing, food, transport, therapy

Where Your Support Goes:

Basic Needs

• Rent, food, phone, transport, hygiene

‍⚕️ Medical & Holistic Care

• Private diagnostics, holistic doctors, herbs, body treatments

Mental Health

• Trauma-informed, culturally rooted therapy

Admin & Documents

• Translations, legal support, applications

Creative Reintegration

• Tools, workshops, and slow return to her art practice

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✊ Every euro helps Chika reclaim her health, voice, and future — with dignity and care, not survival mode.

Please donate, share, and support.

Let’s help Chika heal — together.

With deep love and thanks

❤️ Marlena