Veteran Yoruba Nollywood actor, Olaiya Igwe has said he regrets his decision to disappoint popular gospel singer, Tope Alabi.
The actor in a video of his recent interview with Baba Ibe TV, said the incident happened on the singer’s wedding day.
Igwe explained that the incident took place some years ago when he bought a luxury car after the release of his popular movie ‘Ololade Mr Money’.
Narrating the incident, he said, Tope Alabi and her husband, Soji visited him during the preparation for their wedding, and begged him to borrow his car for their official ride but he disappointed them on the D-Day by ignoring their calls despite the initial agreement.
Expressing regret, he stated that although he had sought forgiveness from the couple, he still feels guilty.
“What hurt me most and still hurting me is what I did to my younger sister, singer Tope Alabi. She informed me about her wedding, and I just bought a car ‘V boot’ at that time. It was when I did ‘Olalade Mr Money’ movie and before I collected the plate number, I had already inscribed Ololade Mr Money 1 on the car.
So, I went to Ibadan in Oyo State to show one of my films, and my car was stolen from me by robbers but it was later recovered the following day after the news has circulated on radio stations and other platforms. When I returned from Ibadan, Tope Alabi came to my house in Abeokuta and said big brother please we want to use your car for our wedding and I said no problem.
But after she left, I had a second thought that what if armed robbers snatched the car from them. I stopped picking her calls a day before the wedding. I didn’t give her the car. I disappointed Tope Alabi. But she now has countless luxury cars, some of which I cannot afford. So, up till today I’m still in pain that I offended Tope Alabi. I once sought her forgiveness during one of our professional meetings in Ogun State. My greatest regret is disappointing Tope Alabi”.
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For you to speak up and be honest about it, shows you're not really a bad/wicked person. You're given Sir...
ReplyDeleteIt's also a Lesson learnt for me and other readers too.
Don't look down on anyone.
ReplyDeleteLet it go dude
ReplyDeleteInside life..
ReplyDeleteLife will humble you.
Idols of gold, silver, iron, brass, wood, leather, textiles may not be graven images, but those material possessions, designer brands, luxury cars and items people can DO
ReplyDeleteANYTHING TO HAVE.
The designer logos, inscriptions and embossment could ensnare your soul IF YOU LET THEM. Beware ❗
Wetin this one dey talk
Delete16:01 with this as your comment on this post , it shows you've got nothing in your brain.
DeleteThat's the story behind ' who knows tomorrow '. Keep it moving.
ReplyDeleteIt's well 🙄🙄🙄
ReplyDeleteHmmmmmmm...
ReplyDeleteSee how life is, V boot is a thing of the past now. Lesson learnt
ReplyDeleteYimu at you
ReplyDeleteIf Tope did not blow, if she was still crawling like some gospel artists, will you say this in public?
You are saying this because she is now more successful than you and has luxurious cars that you cannot afford.
How many other people in your industry that you offended have you apologized to? Especially the upcoming ones that are yet to find their feet.
Oga abeg go and sit down inside potopoto
Nobody knows tomorrow
ReplyDeleteBe nice to people
Lesson learnt: be kind to one another no matter your status
ReplyDeleteIf you know your heart does not agree to giving or lending somebody anything, just let them know so that they make alternative arrangements.
ReplyDeleteIt is bad to say yes and then knowingly ignore the person just few days to the time the person needs help.
I agree with you. When you decided not to give them the car then you should have informed her earlier. Look for something to tell them but let them understand that you can't release the car as earlier agreed.
DeleteOn today episode of: Nobody knows tomorrow
ReplyDeleteThis is what when you look down on people.
ReplyDeleteThis same car was not yet registered and was even snatched from him by armed robbers in the same week, then recovered by security agencies just days before Tope asked him for it. It was human to fear it may be snatched from the couple. God forbid that the couple may not only be robbed of the car but even hurt.
ReplyDeleteHe could have explained his fear to the couple his fears but I guess the trauma he suffered days before and perhaps not wanting to make that incident news made him think in that way.
I'm glad they are still in good terms.
My elder brother wanted to travel out and asked me to loan him my savings, I told him no!! I was still in secondary school. He travelled out and settled there immediately because he was a citizen. Few years later, he wanted to bring me over to the UK, I said no again! But despite all, he has ever loved me. Willing to go to any length for me. I guess I was childish and stupid. But I'm forever grateful 🙏
ReplyDeleteHis decision not to lend the car seemed rational, he just needed to inform Tope Alabi when he changed his mind so she can make alternative arrangements. This ongoing guilt appears inappropriate and excessive despite seeking forgiveness.
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That second guessing will always fck you over. There are too many ppl on a wedding train to fear abduction. But it was his lesson to learn.
ReplyDeleteLet it go and forgive yourself, it's been years
ReplyDeleteThat is life
Am glad he apologized to them
People reading as well should pick the lesson