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'I have been sick since last year': Veteran actor Baba Opegbe opens up about his health struggles (Watch)

Nollywood actor Kunle Afod has paid an emotional visit to veteran Yoruba actor Yomi King, popularly known as Baba Opebe, following concerns from fans who had been unable to reach him.

Afod shared a video of the visit on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, revealing that he decided to locate the veteran actor after several people contacted him over their inability to reach Baba Opebe.

According to Afod, the actor’s phone had stopped connecting, leaving many people worried about his whereabouts.

The journey to Baba Opebe’s residence was reportedly challenging, with Afod describing the location as extremely remote.

During the visit, Baba Opebe addressed speculation surrounding his prolonged absence from the public, revealing that he had been battling ill health since last year.

“I have been sick since last year. The doctor said I have low blood in my system. I was given four pints of blood. Some people said I went into hiding because I do not want people to know about my condition. My children are taking care of me,” he said.

The veteran actor disclosed that he had visited several hospitals over the past year while receiving treatment for his condition.

He also expressed appreciation to fellow Nollywood actor Mr Latin for checking on him and providing support during his health challenges.

Afod, who appeared visibly emotional during the visit, donated ₦100,000 to Baba Opebe and appealed to Nigerians to support the veteran actor financially, medically and spiritually.

Baba Opebe, the popular stage name of Yomi King, is a veteran Nigerian comic actor known for his roles in classic Yoruba Nollywood productions.

He reportedly rose to prominence after training under the late veteran actor Babatunde Omidina, popularly known as Baba Suwe, and featuring in the 1987 television show Erinkeke.

Reactions to Baba Opebe's health condition;

Tunde Ogundare commented; “Haaaas, wai, all actors and actress need special orioke prayer, sorry o.”

Abidemi Idowu shared; “I wish for every sick a safe recovery,divine healing.”

Olatunji Yusuf Abefe shared; “But make god sha forgive me sha why all actors and actress dey sick like this.”

Ace Man noted; “Kunle Afod should enlighten his colleagues about the importance of having a health insurance instead of always coming to seek public support .”

Sharara Skinmar reacted; “haaa waiting dey sup like this again we dey pray for one see another one again i pray quick recovery oo insha Allah🙏🙏.”

Nollywood actor Kunle Afod has paid an emotional visit to veteran Yoruba actor Yomi King, popularly known as Baba Opebe, following concerns from fans who had been unable to reach him.

Afod shared a video of the visit on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, revealing that he decided to… pic.twitter.com/Do0UdHsIvQ

— Star Potter (@Starpotternews) August 19, 2026

Nobody owe anybody anything.

Nollywood industry needs God intervention

Eyaaa. So sorry. How can i locate this man I want to give him 5 million naira

Old age comes with a whole lot mehn

Old age, poor healthcare system.

As one person said up there in the comments:

Get yourself a health insurance plan.

Insurance is the best form of protection you can give yourself when the going is good, so you don't become a burden on your own children, or in many of these cases, on the public.

If you start early, the premiums are usually low. And yeah, Health Insurance works in Nigeria - so even you can start today.

Is there no pension program for Nollywood?

This is Opebe, not Opegbe.

Sonofgod1990:
Eyaaa. So sorry. How can i locate this man I want to give him 5 million naira

I can help you

you don't need to stress

Dbestcno33:
Is there no pension program for Nollywood?

Acting is kinda like freelance work. Nollywood is not an organization.

The Actors Guild of Nigeria, if they had forward thinking leaders could have set up this initiative of Compulsory retirement savings or health insurance. But nope, they're not.

Dbestcno33:
Is there no pension program for Nollywood?

LOL. Honestly this question is funny. If govt doesn't provide pension scheme for them, they should wise enough to open one for themselves. No be everything they need to tell anyone making money in their young age.

alpharoyalty:
Nobody owe anybody anything.

Don't be like that. Humanity demands we look out for each other. If you can help someone with a genuine need,please do. Your material possessions are not for you only.

Our healthcare system is a joke

As a man,if you're not learning a lesson from all these old Nollywood legends,you're not wise.

Majority of them have failed or failing health...Why? Because no health insurance.

Health insurance is key...Most people don't take their health serious.

I'll try and send the man something.

Sonofgod1990:
Eyaaa. So sorry. How can i locate this man I want to give him 5 million naira

Has your mother in the village even eaten today?

Get well soon sir. E go better

alpharoyalty:
Nobody owe anybody anything.

Did he ask you for anything?

God will heal you Opebe, awo baba Suwe., atu owe of Nigeria. The truth is politicians don't care about anyone, reason we need to use our brain, when supporting. Give to Kunle Afod, I have watched how he has been visiting old and sick actors. That of Late Oyewo, really moved me. He also visited that one the children of Ray Eyiwumi from Aran-Orin in Ikorodu. I encourage our actors to invest too.

Divine healing in Jesus mighty name.

Opebe



Not



opegbe





Dont spoil Yoruba for us

miyagi01:
Old age comes with a whole lot mehn

Not just old age, how you take care of yourself till old. What you take in! Your lifestyle. How much you understand your system and how much you give attention to it.

No NIGERIAN is okay




Since




APC collect POWER from clueless JONATHAN

Stephen0mozzy:
As one person said up there in the comments:

Get yourself a health insurance plan.

Insurance is the best form of protection you can give yourself when the going is good, so you don't become a burden on your own children, or in many of these cases, on the public.

If you start early, the premiums are usually low. And yeah, Health Insurance works in Nigeria - so even you can start today.

That health insurance is somewhat of a scam. Those guys will be telling certain treatment is not cover when you have problem especially if the issue is something require special care.

The CEO of one of biggest healthcare insurance in US was unalive last year because of these cheatings. In Nigeria they will have free reign to milk people dry without any legal protection.

Dbestcno33:
Is there no pension program for Nollywood?

Pension is private has never been government but people are to stubborn to pay into it, they think it only affects government staff

Delat521:
That health insurance is somewhat of a scam. Those guys will be telling certain treatment is not cover when you have problem especially if the issue is something require special care.

The CEO of one of biggest healthcare insurance in US was unalive last year because of these cheatings. In Nigeria they will have free reign to milk people dry without any legal protection.

Not true,I think you need to take one to understand it,I have seen people being treated.It works in Nigeria, one thing we Nigerians unify in fear of is death

Opebe not Opegbe...

Please rectify that

zenburster:
Has your mother in the village even eaten today?

My mother Rich pass ya own aswear.

BioData45:
LOL. Honestly this question is funny. If govt doesn't provide pension scheme for them, they should wise enough to open one for themselves. No be everything they need to tell anyone making money in their young age.

how much pension can dey accumulate?

RightChannel:
Nollywood industry needs God intervention

U also need God intervention