I’m Homeless, Sick, and My Child Is Missing” – Actress Jumoke George Cries Out

Yoruba film veteran, actress Jumoke George, has publicly shared her distressing circumstances, which include being homeless and battling illness, compounded by the unresolved disappearance of her first child.

In a recent emotional episode of the TalkToB show hosted by actress Abiola Adebayo, George broke down in tears as she opened up about her dire situation. “Please pray for me, mothers in the world. Help me with your prayers. I have never ruined anyone’s life. I am tired, I can no longer bear it,” she said, struggling to hold back tears.

George revealed she currently lives in a church and depends on the church’s support to survive. 

“I don’t have a home, I don’t have anything, and a child of mine is missing. I don’t have good health, I am tired and exhausted. I’m living in the church, most times it’s the church mummy that feeds me,” she shared.

She revealed her firstborn, Adeola, has been missing for four years. “My firstborn, Adeola, has been missing for the past four years. Deola clocked 41 on May 1. I’m the one catering for the children,” she said, referencing her continued role in raising her grandchildren despite her health and financial state.

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Describing her deteriorating health since January 2, the actress said she is in constant pain and needs to undergo brain and heart tests that cost N400,000—an amount she cannot afford. 

“I don’t sleep because I’m always in pain. Everything is wrong with me. I don’t understand anymore. I have put that child in so much debt,” she added.

The veteran actress, known for her roles in Yoruba cinema, has drawn widespread concern and support across social media, with fans and colleagues offering prayers and pledging assistance.