Popular Yoruba movie actress, Olayinka Adebanjo, has opened up about why she took a break from acting and the devastating impact her son’s death has had on her career.
In an emotional interview shared on the official YouTube channel of Biola Adebayo Ent, the actress revealed that the loss of her only child, who was 28 years old at the time of his death, forced her to step away from the movie industry. She also expressed the challenges she faces in her quest to have another child through surrogacy due to financial constraints.
Recounting the heartbreaking experience, Adebanjo said, “One of my friends called to inform me that my son was sick. I was so confused; I didn’t know what to do. I prepared to travel to Lagos, where he was receiving treatment, but in my state of shock, I left the house without even wearing shoes. I stood on a bridge for hours until my friend came to take me home.”
She continued, “When we got back, I noticed a crowd had gathered in front of my house, but no one said anything to me. It was a pastor who finally broke the news that my son had passed away. I locked myself in the house and cried uncontrollably. It was the most painful experience of my life.”
The actress further explained that the tragedy led her to quit acting. “I stopped acting when I lost my only child. Since then, I’ve been trying to gather funds for surrogacy, but I haven’t been able to raise the money. I’ve begged and approached many people, but nothing has come through till now,” she said.
Her story highlights the personal struggles celebrities often face behind the scenes and her resilience in the face of unimaginable loss.