Fast-rising Nollywood actress and makeup artist, Olori Adewumi Fatai, who is also the babymama of popular actor Mustapha Sholagbade, has revealed that she was accused of stealing gold in the UK.
During an interview with popular actress Biola Adebayo, Olori Adewumi shared that she traveled to the UK and was unexpectedly accused of theft upon arrival at her destination.
She expressed her shock at how quickly the news spread within the Nollywood industry and admitted she never anticipated it would go viral.
Adewumi recounted that while searching for the missing gold, a woman standing beside her told her mother that she was the one who stole it and should be held responsible. She revealed that the accusation brought her to tears, and her mother also wept in Nigeria upon hearing the news.
She went on to say that the spiritual battles within the Nollywood industry are far greater than family conflicts at home.
Additionally, she mentioned that a man who had previously promised to secure visas for her and her son failed to fulfill his promise, leaving her shocked, as they had never had any issues.
The actress revealed that God sent someone to support her career in Nollywood as a makeup artist, and it was Oluwole Cole Bakara who generously provided her with a complete makeup set at the time.
Many fans and colleagues have shown their support for Fatai, empathizing with her ordeal. Her story has also sparked conversations about the hardships and discrimination Nigerians sometimes encounter when traveling abroad.
Despite the challenges, Fatai has remained resilient and continues to thrive in her career. She is widely recognized in Nollywood for her outstanding makeup artistry.
Her experience serves as a powerful reminder of the unexpected difficulties people may face and the strength needed to overcome them.