Olayinka Adebanjo, the Nigerian actress, has expressed her openness to exploring adoption options and medical alternatives that may help her conceive after the tragic loss of her only child, who passed away at the age of 28.
Giving her reason for wanting to conceive again, the middle-aged actress during a recent episode of Talk2B podcast, disclosed that she faced ridicule and hurtful comments from people, with some even calling her an “old age barren woman”.
Her son, Adeniyi Ishola, had tragically slumped and died while playing football.
The film star expressed her desire to carry her child, rather than adopt, adding that she explored adoption options but now seeks medical alternatives that could help her conceive.
The film star also solicited help and support from her fans, pleading for assistance in exploring other medical options.
She said, “I have seen a lot after the loss of my son. I have seen someone abuse it to my face that I am barren in old age. My son Adeniyi Ishola went to school to study nursing and graduated. It now came to a time when I was supposed to enjoy the fruit of my labour. He went to play football and slumped.
“I have gone to where they adopt children at Abeokuta. I have spent a lot of money. That was where I was told to go for different medical tests and I have their receipts. Biola please have mercy on me. I do not want to be barren in my old age. I want to carry my child. I do not want to carry another person’s child.
“Nigerians please help me. Whatever it is you can do for me. I do not want to die suddenly. Talk2B I am begging you to please do whatever you can for me. Have mercy on me.”
The host thereafter suggested that Adebanjo consider surrogacy, which would cost around N20 million.
“I do not know how we are going to help Aunty Yinka. I want to advise surrogacy because of her age. All I need is just resources. With N15 to N20 million we can do this,” the host said.