Popular Yoruba movie actress Olayinka Adebanjo has revealed the heartbreaking reason behind her hiatus from acting and how the loss of her son deeply impacted her career.
In an emotional interview on Biola Adebayo Ent’s official YouTube channel, Adebanjo shared that the tragic passing of her only child, who was 28 at the time, forced her to step away from the movie industry. She also spoke about her ongoing struggle to have another child through surrogacy, citing financial challenges as a major obstacle.
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.
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.