Movie star Olayinka Adebanjo has pleaded for assistance in the quest to become a mother again after the devastating loss of her only child.

In a recent episode of the Talk2B podcast, Adebanjo shared the tragic story of her son, Adeniyi Ishola, a 28-year-old nurse, who suddenly passed away while playing football.

The grieving mother expressed the desire to carry another child rather than adopt. She solicited help from fans and well-wishers to explore medical alternatives that could aid her conception.

Adebanjo confided she explored adoption options, visiting an adoption centre in Abeokuta, but is seeking other medical solutions.

The actress, known for her radical characters in Yoruba films, has been a staple in the Nollywood industry since 1983.

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.?

During the podcast, the host, Biola Bayo suggested surrogacy as a viable option, estimating the cost to be 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. (The Nation)

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