Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede has shared her heartbreak over the loss of one of her children to cholera, a life-threatening bacterial disease usually spread through contaminated water.
In an emotional post on her Instagram page, the actress and producer revealed that she has been financially supporting three children on her own, but sadly, one of them has passed away due to cholera.
She remembered meeting the deceased child, Olamide, when he was in Primary 4. He was expected to start JS3 after the summer break before his untimely death.
Jegede expressed her deep sorrow and highlighted the urgent need for clean water and better sanitary conditions to prevent such tragedies.
Her post has elicited an outpouring of condolences and support from fans and colleagues in the entertainment industry.
Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede has shared her heartbreak over the loss of one of her children, Olamide, to cholera, a life-threatening bacterial disease typically spread through contaminated water.
In an emotional post on her Instagram page, Jegede revealed that she has been financially supporting three children on her own since 2019. Despite her limited means, she has managed to provide for them with the help of God, even though she often doesn’t know how she manages.
She remembered meeting Olamide when he was in Primary 4, and he was expected to start JS3 after the summer break before his untimely death.
Jegede expressed her deep sorrow and also shared a moment of joy, noting that the other two children, including Olamide’s sister, had graduated from secondary school the previous day.
She wrote, “I’m heartbroken because I lost one of my children to cholera. Olamide and I met when he was in primary 4, and he was supposed to go to JSS3 after this summer break. The news broke my heart. I am also happy that 2 of my children graduated yesterday from secondary school, and one of them is Olamide’s sister.
I don’t have all the money in the world, but this makes my world complete. Since 2019 till date, I don’t know how I do it, but my God provides enough to carry them through. Rest In Power Olamide Ajimuda.”
Her post has elicited an outpouring of condolences and support from fans and colleagues in the entertainment industry.
Mercy Johnson said, “So sorry, blood.”
Judith Audu said, “So sorry. May the Lord continue to bless you.”
Loveness Schishakwe said, “So sorry pliz but them new slippers.”
Delight Nwachukwu said, “Ah ah so sorry sis. I love you for this; you’re superhuman.”
Mariam Longe said, “I’m so sorry sis. May our good Lord continue to replenish you, emotionally and financially. Well done sis.”
Mary Jay Blaq said, “This is sad. God bless you.”
Edith Joseph9678 said, “God bless you.”
Eseyoma said, “You also doing a great job.”
Abiola_1279 said, “This is a bit melancholic. Take heart.”
The Heph Ibahco said, “God bless your soul and grant Olamide rest.”
Joyous Gloria said, “The world needs more people like you. God bless you endlessly.”
Mickey Creates said, “You are sooo human.”