Veteran Yoruba actor Tajudeen Oyewole, popularly known as Abija, has opened up about the profound sadness he experienced following the death of his wife and two children.
In a recent interview, the 66-year-old actor shared that this tragic event deeply affected his acting career and led to episodes of depression. He had previously sought financial assistance from his fans during a live TikTok session.
Abija revealed that he never anticipated that his time with his wife would be their last. He described the grief from his wife’s death, compounded by the loss of his two children, as overwhelming. He believes that the tragedy may have been a spiritual attack linked to a misunderstanding with his former boss at that time.
Speaking, he said, “The saddest moment of my life was when my beloved wife (Iya Biodun) died. It was like four days to the Sallah festival that year.”
“In fact, I had bought ram for the family to celebrate the Muslim Festival when the incident happened.
“A few days before the festival, I had to travel from my house in Ibadan to participate in a stage play in Lalupon, Iwo, and some other towns.
“The show was scheduled for the evening, but due to the long distance, I had to embark on the journey in the morning. Before leaving the house, I prayed with my family and wished them a happy celebration in advance.”
“I was shocked to see him at the show. He told me that my wife was critically ill, and the doctor told him she needed an operation to survive the sickness.
“I told him (my brother) that it was too late to travel back home. I suggested we leave the location before daybreak the next day. I did not know that my wife was dead.”
“Meanwhile, he already announced the death of my wife to many of my colleagues at that event. Getting home, I met the corpse of my lovely wife.”
“After my wife’s departure, I also lost my two beautiful daughters to death.”
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