Veteran Nollywood actor Dele Odule has shared an emotional account of losing his son many years ago, detailing the painful journey he and his family endured. In a recent interview, the actor recounted how some people took advantage of his grief while he sought healing for his child.
Seeking Healing from Various Sources
According to Odule, when people learned that his son was ill, they began suggesting places where he could take the child for treatment. He revealed that they visited the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan, a babalawo (traditional healer), and even an alfa's house in search of a cure. Some individuals directed him to a man in a town near Ijebu, where he took his son. The man instructed them to prepare akara (bean cakes) for over 200 people and share it, which Odule did. He added that the man told them that if the first two akara stuck together, it meant his son would live. Odule felt relieved when the akara stuck together, but sadly, his son later succumbed to the prolonged illness.
Son Died in 2004
The actor revealed that his son died on August 14, 2004, despite all the money and efforts made to keep him alive. He expressed the emotional toll the loss took on him and his family.
Fans React to Dele Odule's Revelation
Following the interview, fans shared their reactions online, praying that no parent would lose a child and asking God to grant the late boy eternal rest. One fan noted that the boy closely resembled the actor and recalled the struggles the family faced at the time. Others added that many people go through painful experiences but keep them private. The video of the interview has stirred widespread reactions, with many offering prayers for Odule and his family.
Comments from Netizens
- @555xyz1 shared: "May Almighty forgive all his shortcomings and grant him Jannatul Firduas."
- @lolaoge said: "Quesara, what will be will be, Lord don't make the death of our children a test for us, Amen."
- @meloamdala shared: "That his late son looks exactly like him, the boy died in 2004, if I'm not making a mistake of the year."
- @progress_akorede commented: "I kept on telling people this, but till you have to face the reality of life, most of people will not understand this."
- @amb.eksontemidayo reacted: "Hnmm Lord please don't fight for me with the death of my child."
Dele Odule's Legendary Status
Dele Odule has paid his dues in the industry, with a career spanning over 35 years. The actor, who celebrated his 61st birthday in 2022, recently took fans and colleagues down memory lane with a throwback photo from 1988, before he got his big break as a movie star. The photo showed a young Odule, a theatre man to the core, smiling heartily.
