Celebrities Remember Kola Oyewo as Old Video Surfaces
An old video of the late Nollywood actor Kola Oyewo has resurfaced online, showing him opening up about his health struggles. In the interview with his junior colleague Kunle Afod from 2024, Oyewo revealed that he battled prostate enlargement, which ultimately left him impotent.
Oyewo, who passed away at the age of 80, explained that after various tests and surgeries, doctors had to remove his testicles to save his life. He first noticed difficulty urinating in July 2019 and visited his family doctor in Ilaramokin, Ondo State, who recommended further testing.
In the video, Oyewo also mentioned that he could no longer engage in sexual activities and had to urinate through a bypass created in his urinary tract. Despite these challenges, he felt better and continued to participate in several movie projects after surgery.
Prostate enlargement is a noncancerous growth of the prostate gland that naturally occurs with age, narrowing the urethra and causing urinary issues.
Tributes Pour In for the Late Actor
Following his death, many fans and colleagues have paid tribute to Kola Oyewo. Akeem Adebisi commented, "Ki Olorun o de ile fun Eni rere... May the good Lord forgive his shortcomings and grant him eternal rest." Esther Bola Ajao praised Kunle Afod for caring for older actors, while Timothy Samson recalled Oyewo's memorable roles in movies like Saworoide and Koseegbe.
Felixitation Olalekan Korode offered prayers, and Brain Box asked for forgiveness from Allah. Oladele Ashiru simply said, "The legend has gone!"
Fans Gift Kola Oyewo Money
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Kola Oyewo was surprised when Kunle Afod visited him a second time with N505k donated by fans. Oyewo described the money as his retirement benefit and thanked his supporters for remembering him.
