By Seyi Babalola
Adeola, the daughter of well-known Nollywood actress Jumoke George, has returned to Nigeria from Mali after four years.
Abike Dabiri-Erewa, head of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, stated this on Monday.
According to her, the commission received Adeola from Mali, where she was trafficked.
She wrote, “Breaking! Adeola, daughter of popular actress Jumoke George, who cried out that she had not heard from her daughter in four years, is back home from Mali, where she was trafficked.”
Earlier this month, the veteran actress revealed in an emotional interview how she began living in a church six years ago while dealing with illness and the heartache of a missing child.
Jumoke, who spoke in tears on the TalkToB show hosted by fellow actress Abiola Adebayo, admitted to hiding her situation out of shame and fear of public mockery.
The legendary actress stated that her health began to deteriorate earlier this year, forcing her to put off planned acting appearances.
She said, “There are some things that are embarrassing to say, but at this point, I have no choice. I want to speak out. I am working, but it’s not like I get jobs every time.
“My first child, Adeola, has been missing. I’ve been looking for her for the past four years. Any small amount of money I got from work was spent looking for her.
“She was in Ibadan, where she was working and living with my mother. So my mother just called me one day to say that she hadn’t seen Deola, who said she was coming to meet me in Lagos. I said I haven’t seen her.”
She disclosed that Adeola, however, called one day to beg for forgiveness and informed her that she had migrated with some friends in search of a better life, but they had encountered something different.
Meanwhile, Dabiri commended Actress Bola Adebayo for breaking the story about the veteran actress’ daughter and actor Niyi Johnson.
“Just received her, with Biola Adebayo, who broke the story, and Niyi Johnson. Details later!”
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