Actor Lekan Olatunji Opens Up on Faceless Blog Gistlover's Help after Losing Wife to Cancer
- Actor Lekan Olatunji has opened up on how the anonymous blog Gistlover came to his rescue after he lost his wife in 2024
- The Yoruba actor, in a new video, disclosed that he incurred a debt of at least N18 million for the treatment of his late wife, who battled cancer
- Lekan Olatunji shared how the anonymous blog gave him hope again; his comment has stirred reactions from Nigerians
Popular Yoruba actor Lekan Olatunji, in a new video, recounted how the anonymous blog Gistlover came through for him after he lost his wife in 2024.
Olatunji, who was a guest on Oyinmomo TV, disclosed that his late wife battled stage 4 cancer before she lost her life despite surgery and other medical treatments.
Source: Instagram
The actor, who revealed he sold properties, including his car, to fund his wife's treatment, said he ended up with a debt of at least N18.5 million.
According to Olatunji, he became worried about how to pay back the debt, especially as his income was low compared to what he owed.
He, however, disclosed that the turnaround came for him when Gistlover, infamous for making allegations against prominent figures in the country, reached out to him on Instagram.
Olatunji said he was reluctant to chat with Gistlover, recalling the anonymous blog's history.
Source: Instagram
However, after persuasion from people, he responded by sending his account details to the anonymous blog after it requested it.
He disclosed he received so much money that he had to beg the blog to stop posting his details.
Appreciating Gistlover, Olatunji said he used the money he received to clear his debt, restoring his hope.
"The debt I owe that can be written is N18.5m, I was thinking, BP was rising, then people called me that Gistlover posted me. I was scared: Who did I sleep with? Who wants to add to my problem? I checked, and she greeted me and asked how I was coping. She reshared a clip of me on her page. I said I was good because I don't want social media issues at all. Gistlover said, 'Send your account number.' As we were chatting, some senior colleagues said, 'Give it to her, or we will give it to her.' So I sent it to her. Before the next day, I had to ask her to put an end to it as people were sending me money," Olatunji said.
The video of Lekan Olatunji sharing how Gistlover came to his rescue is below:
The extended video from the actor's interview is below:
Reactions to Lekan Olatunji's interview
Legit.ng captured some of the reactions; read the comments below:
iamthatgirleniola reacted:
"It’s well Affliction will not rise the second time by God’s grace."
_bisibrain_ commented:
"This man really tried that time."
___opeoluwami said:
"I really really enjoy this episode and infact I learnt a lot but God love this man that all I can say."
topsonajeh said:
"But am not sure gist lover is still alive shaaa,may the soul of your late wife rest well sir."
mayorlopez_01 reacted:
"I'm so glad to see you healing... May God remain your strength. You will live to enjoy the fruits of your labor. We love and celebrate you sir @lekanolatunji01."
Odunlade sings at Lekan Olatunji's thanksgiving
In related news, Legit.ng had reported that Odunlade Adekola made headlines after he joined the choir on the altar during his colleague, Lekan Olatunji’s Thanksgiving service.
Odunlade shared the video as he and some of his colleagues joined Olatunji at a church in Ogun state.
The video captured the excitement from the church members the moment he sang the popular worship chorus titled ‘Olorun to labara’.
Proofreading by Kola Muhammed, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
