Adeola, the 41-year-old daughter of veteran Yoruba actress Jumoke George, who had been missing for four years, has been found alive in Mali.
The emotional update follows Jumoke’s recent revelation during an interview on the Talk to B show, hosted by fellow actress Abiola Bayo, where she opened up about her daughter’s disappearance, her failing health, and financial struggles.
According to Jumoke, Adeola had been living with her grandmother in Ibadan when she vanished after informing the family she was travelling to Lagos. For four years, there was no word from her until she recently reached out, seeking forgiveness and revealing that she had left the country in search of better opportunities alongside friends.
In the heartfelt interview, Jumoke explained that she had spent nearly all her earnings on efforts to locate Adeola, which left her financially drained. She also revealed she had turned down or refunded acting jobs due to declining health, noting that her current condition required further medical tests estimated to cost around N400,000.
“There are some things that are embarrassing to say, but at this point, I have no choice,” she said tearfully. “I want to speak out. I’ve been looking for my first child for four years. Any small money I make goes into searching for her. I couldn’t even honour work commitments because of my health. I had to refund payments and even borrow money for treatments.”
However, in a welcome development, Biola Bayo, host of the Talk to B show, announced on Wednesday that Adeola had been found in Mali. In an Instagram post, Biola shared that she spoke to Adeola via video call, and while she has yet to directly contact her mother, Jumoke is greatly relieved to know her daughter is alive.
“Thank you to everyone for the support. I finally got to speak with Adeola and this is what she said. She hasn’t called her mom, but Mom is happy she’s alive,” Biola posted.
She also confirmed that Jumoke is currently receiving treatment at a state hospital in Lagos, pending further medical evaluation to determine whether she will be discharged or admitted.
The news of Adeola’s safety has brought a glimmer of hope to the embattled actress, who continues to battle health and financial difficulties while relying on the goodwill of colleagues and fans.
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