Veteran Yoruba Nollywood actor Yomi King, popularly known as Baba Opebe, has broken his silence on a serious health condition that has kept him away from public life for over a year. During a charity visit from fellow actor Kunle Afod, Baba Opebe revealed that doctors diagnosed him with low blood levels, requiring a transfusion of four pints of blood. Afod, who traveled to the actor's remote home after fans reported losing contact with him, donated ₦100,000 on the spot and urged Nigerians to provide financial, medical, and spiritual support.
Baba Opebe Opens Up About His Health Condition
Speaking during the visit, which Afod shared on Instagram on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, Baba Opebe addressed speculation about his absence. '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. He added that he had visited multiple hospitals over the course of more than a year and expressed gratitude to fellow Nollywood actor Mr Latin for checking on him and offering support.
Afod described the journey to Baba Opebe's home as extremely remote, noting that the veteran actor's phone had stopped connecting, leaving his whereabouts unknown to many. The visit was prompted by growing concern from fans who could no longer reach him.
Kunle Afod Donates ₦100,000 and Calls for Public Support
Visibly shaken throughout the visit, Afod made a direct plea to Nigerians watching the video. He asked for financial, medical, and spiritual support for the ailing veteran. Afod's donation of ₦100,000 was made on the spot, and he urged the public to rally behind Baba Opebe.
Baba Opebe, whose real name is Yomi King, is a veteran Nigerian comic actor known for his classic comedic roles in Yoruba Nollywood films. He rose to fame after training under the late Babatunde Omidina, aka Baba Suwe, and starring in the 1987 TV show Erinkeke.
Fans React with Prayers and Concern
Fans and followers responded with an outpouring of prayers and concern in the comments on Afod's video. @AbiodunOwolomoshe wrote: 'Baba opebe, may ALMIGHTY ALLAH give you Quick recovery.' @olubodunomotayoayodeji6077 commented: 'Baba Opebe God will heal you in Jesus name amen and amen.' @displaymansolo2106 said: 'Baba Opebe quick recovery in Jesus name, but Afod telling him to start eating vegetable with a lot of Ugwu leaves on it. Thank you very much for checking on our peoples.'
@kadiratibrahim5094 wrote: 'May Allah grant him quick recovery. Well don Kunle oni sare lagbara Olohun.' @michealjegede2589 commented: 'Thank You Honorable Kunle Afod. E ku ifomoniyan se sir. Pls Sir, help us to discuss Baba Opebe's condition to Woli Aikore if there is any way to help him spiritually. And God will heal him in Jesus Name. AMEN.' @Deemayjiemeji reacted: 'GOD kilodeeeeee Baba Opebe againnnnnn, our veterans needs to be under a health care scheme, I pray GOD in his infinite mercy will restore his system restore back his good health IJN.'
Nollywood Stars Rally Support for Ogogo
In related news, Legit.ng reported that Nollywood actors took to social media to appeal for medical help for actor Taiwo Hassan Ogogo after his family disclosed he is battling stage four cancer. Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) president Bolaji Amusan, popularly called Mr Latin, alongside actors Odunlade Adekola, Muyiwa Ademola, Toyin Abraham and Bimbo Oshin, each shared separate posts urging Nigerians to connect the family with cancer specialists and credible treatment options. They pleaded with Nigerians to come to the aid of the veteran actor.
