Actress Jumoke George’s missing daughter, Adeola, has been found in Mali after being gone for four years. Adeola, 41, was last seen when she told her family she was traveling from Ibadan, where she lived with her grandmother, to Lagos.
Jumoke George had revealed the disappearance during an interview on the Talk to B show, hosted by actress Abiola Bayo. According to Jumoke, Adeola later made contact through friends, asking for forgiveness and explaining that she had traveled abroad in search of better opportunities.
Jumoke George also shared her struggles with health and finances during the interview. She noted that her illness has made it difficult for her to accept acting jobs, which has caused her to lose income.
Jumoke mentioned that she had to return payments for some jobs and borrow money to pay for medical treatment. She said additional medical tests are needed, costing around N400,000, but she is uncertain where to find the funds.
Speaking emotionally on the Talk to B show, Jumoke said she kept her situation private due to shame and fear of being judged. She stated, “There are some things that are embarrassing to say but at this point, I have no choice. I want to speak out. I am working but it’s not like I get jobs every time.
“Sometimes, it could be once in three to four months. That was before I became ill. After I became ill, I couldn’t go for a set I was invited to. Someone paid me last year, I didn’t know I would get sick, I spent the money on treatment. I had to borrow money to refund the person.
“I went to another location but I couldn’t work. They had to bring me back because of my health. I’ve done several tests. I was told to do some more which will cost about N400,000. I don’t know where to get the money from.”
She continued, “My first child, Adeola, has been missing. I’ve been looking for her for the past four years. Any small money I get from working was spent on looking for her.
“She was in Ibadan where she was working and living with my mother. So my mother just called me one day to say that she hasn’t seen Deola who said she was coming to meet me in Lagos. I said I haven’t seen her.”
On Wednesday, an update came from Talk to B host Abiola Bayo, who shared that Adeola had been located in Mali. She said she spoke to Adeola via video call and confirmed that while Adeola had not yet spoken directly to her mother, Jumoke was relieved to know her daughter was alive.
Abiola Bayo also noted that Jumoke George is currently receiving medical care at a state hospital in Lagos, awaiting further tests and treatment. On Instagram, she wrote, “I finally got to speak with Adeola and this is what she said. She hasn’t called her mom, but Mom is happy she’s alive.
“#Jumoke George is currently at a state hospital in Lagos.
“Hopefully she will be discharged or admitted after all her medical tests and reports. Not sure yet. Thank you to everyone for the support.”
