
Nollywood actress Biola Adebayo has set social media ablaze after gifting a brand-new car to veteran actress Dupe Jayesimi in what many are calling a public pity gesture rather than genuine support. The controversial gift came after Jayesimi’s emotional revelation about her struggles with childlessness, which led her to alcoholism and contributed to the collapse of her marriage.
During an appearance on Biola Bayo’s podcast, Jayesimi laid bare her deepest pain, recounting how multiple failed IVF attempts, a devastating miscarriage, and her ex-husband’s cold treatment left her broken. In a tearful moment, she recalled how he physically separated himself from her in bed and wasted no time replacing her with a pregnant woman just two weeks after their split.
The veteran actress’ confessions have stirred heated debates, with some commending Bayo’s generosity while others argue that the car gift is performative charity aimed at boosting social media clout rather than addressing the deeper issues of infertility stigma and marital neglect.
As Nollywood stars and fans weigh in, one question lingers: Is this a genuine act of kindness or an exploitation of a painful personal story for public praise?