Fatai Adetokubo, son of late Yoruba comic actor Dejo Tunfulu, has publicly expressed deep regret for ignoring his father's advice to pursue a film career, admitting he now has no stable roof over his head. In an emotional post on X (formerly Twitter) dated Thursday, August 27, 2026, Fatai confessed that his disobedience has caught up with him, leaving him without a permanent home.
A Career Gamble That Backfired
According to Fatai, his late father had strongly urged him to build a career in film, but he instead chose to follow his passion for football. That decision, he now says, did not yield the success he had hoped for. Although he remains involved in football as an advocate for academies, grassroots players, and upcoming professionals, he is no longer playing competitively.
In his own words, Fatai wrote on X: "Papa if you can read this I'm just telling you I wish I had listen to you back then but God knows the best I'm so sorry for all I have done to you please keep resting papa I'm truly sorry and now I'm facing it now I don't even have a roof over my head because of disobedience, but the football as change me alot because now I'm not even playing but I'm shouting for those academies and pro players and grassroots I wish we but listen to each other den let me play the game but you want to me do do the film can't never stop regretting."
Fans React With Sympathy and Tough Love
The post drew a wave of responses from followers, ranging from harsh criticism to warm encouragement. @Swaggu_Eleniyan wrote: "Fatai na you kill your papa. When the man dey go court and prison because of you never listen to him. When he con die you con dey miss him na god will punish you."
@Rotimi007 shared a personal memory: "Remembered wen you used to come 2 ajasco viewing and game center (alafia street iyanaipaja) Nobody wey no get hin own negative story. God will help us all, OneLove. In addition I remembered you don't like us calling you by your dad's stage name. God go uplift us all soonest."
@Obiokeke offered a more constructive perspective: "Bro. For Omo Banke to have lived with your dad, you have bigger capital to get on the screen than many people on the screen today. You don't need to do much... I can tell you are sorry about how things went to your dad. But see, one or two of his friends will open doors for you if you compose... I created your dad's Wikipedia article by the way."
Legacy of Dejo Tunfulu and Industry Mourning
The late Dejo Tunfulu was a beloved figure in Yoruba comedy and film. His passing left a significant void in the entertainment industry and in the hearts of those who knew him personally. Legit.ng earlier reported that movie stars like Biodun Okeowo and Kunle Afod broke down following the death of the veteran actor. Okeowo, in a post via her social media page, said her heart was shattered as she put on hold every other post she had wanted to share with her followers. This came after the report went viral that the veteran actor was dead, with many of his fans paying their last respects.
Fatai's public confession has now added a new layer to the late actor's legacy, highlighting the personal struggles within his family. As reactions continue to pour in, the young man's future steps remain uncertain, though some followers have urged him to reconsider acting as a path forward, given his father's industry connections.
