Nollywood actor Sunday Afolabi has cried out to Nigerians for help.
In an interview with Biola Bayo, he narrated his ordeal, revealing that his relocation to Badagry affected his career and caused him a setback, especially in his acting profession.
He revealed that he lost his Nissan Quest because he couldn’t fix the shock absorber. He said he wasn’t getting acting jobs and also photography jobs, which he is good at.
Sunday said he had to sell his Nissan Quest to buy a fairly used motorcycle as he couldn’t afford a new one. According to him, another bad incident happened to him as he kept falling off the bike.
“I relocated to Badagry because I wanted to have a building of my own. It has really affected my career; it has caused a lot of setbacks, especially for my major profession, which is acting.
I lost my Nissan Quest; I couldn’t afford to fix the shock absorber. I wasn’t getting acting jobs. I was into photography, but I wasn’t getting jobs either. At some point, the camera got spoilt. What they saw that made them pity me was nothing.
I actually sold my Nissan Quest to buy a fairly used motorcycle; the money wasn’t enough to buy a new one. Another bad incident happened to me; I wasn’t used to the motorcycle, and I just kept falling.
When I remember my wife and children, I had gone through with me (he weeps)”.
Reacting to the viral video of him driving a bus, Afolabi said he had no choice as he isn’t one to beg for food.
“What will I do? When I am not ready to beg for food”.
He recounted how a man insulted him because of his menial jobs, noting how he is an actor. Sunday claimed the man told him to go back to the city and meet his people.
Describing himself as a jack of all trades, he appealed to Nigerians for a new car and better accommodation.
“A man saw me and insulted me. Are you the only one? He said I am a TV star; if I don’t know what to do, go back to the city and meet your people. He said he knows me as an actor and isn’t happy seeing me in such a manner.
I call myself a jack of all trades and master of all. What I hate most in my life is to beg for food. I would rather do any legitimate job. I had reasons to call passengers because I was using a minibus. Now, the engine is worn out, and I need to change it. I am ready to do any job. If I have a good car, I will use it for Uber”.
Sunday Olaolu Afolabi was in African Magic Epic series, ITURA.
Earlier this year, Papa Ajasco actor, in an interview with Lucky Udu, opened up about his financial hardships and the limitations he has faced in recent years. He revealed that the character he made famous is trademarked by the production company, preventing him from using his character for personal projects, endorsements, or advertisements.
Don Richard, in an interview with Biola Bayo, cried out over his brokenness, revealing that he had nothing left and that his wife had deserted him. The actor said he had suicidal thoughts, sold his car for N1.5 million and trekked for eight months.
In an emotional interview with Biola Bayo, Jumoke George revealed that she was homeless for 5 to 6 years and was living in her church. The movie star further opened up on her deteriorating health as she revealed that she was in and out of the hospital, and had to undergo a brain and heart test, but didn’t have the money.
Kunle Afod had raised over N600,000 for veteran Baba Ariyo after visiting his house, where he was a tenant for 40 years. He had shared a depressing video of the pøor state of the veteran, which left him heartbroken.
The Yoruba actor made a passionate appeal to his colleagues over veteran Iya Niwen after he visited her in Ibadan. He expressed his excitement to finally meet her as he appealed to his colleagues to help bring her back on a movie set.
He had also paid a surprise visit to Lere Paimo, also known as Eda Onile Ola, as he expressed how excited he was to visit the veteran’s home for the first time. He had called for help for the veteran, and to his surprise, many Nigerians responded and donated cash gifts to the actor.
In 2023, over the space of two months, six veterans: Lalude, Iya Gbonkan, Pariolodo, Alapinni, Sule Suebebe, Adewale, and Adebiosu had received cars and financial assistance from Nigerians after crying out for help.
Though many Nigerians came to their aid, Actress, Jaiye Kuti felt their behavior was deceitful and slammed them for becoming online beggars. The movie star decried the alarming rate at which their cry for help is damaging the image of the Yoruba movie industry.