Olaiya Igwe, the ace Yoruba actor, says his biggest regret was disappointing Tope Alabi, the gospel singer
In an interview on Baba Ibe TV, the actor reflected on an incident that occurred after the release of his 1999 hit movie ‘Ololade: Mr Money’.
He said he had just purchased a new car, which was stolen in Ibadan but recovered the next day after news of the theft spread.
Igwe said upon returning home, Alabi and her husband requested to borrow the car for their upcoming wedding, to which he initially agreed.
The actor said he, however, changed his mind due to the fear of the car being stolen again and ended up ignoring Alabi’s calls a day before the wedding.
The movie star said despite having asked for forgiveness from Alabi during a meeting in Ogun State, he still carries the guilt of disappointing her, considering it his greatest regret.
“What hurt me most and still hurts 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,” he said.
“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 what if armed robbers snatched the car from them? I stopped picking up 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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