“I’ve Been Battling Hypertension for Over 40 Years”: Oga Bello on Ability to Act in Movies at 71

• Popular veteran actor Oga Bello talked about what it feels like acting at his age in a post on his Instagram page
• The Nollywood legend revealed he has been battling hypertension since he turned 28, and it has not stopped him from his career
• Fans and colleagues of Oga Bello took to his comment section to pray for good health and long life for him

Veteran Nollywood star Adebayo Salami, aka Oga Bello, recently shared an excerpt from one of his interviews.

The actor, who turned 71 in May, said he still can act in and produce his movies, a feat not everyone can attain at his age.

Oga Bello revealed he has been battling hypertension since he turned 28, and after 40 years of nursing the ailment, it has not come in the way of his career.

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Optimistic about living life to the fullest, he disclosed he was blessed with parents who lived well beyond 100 years despite sharing this condition.

He said:

"I am still alive and well. I will continue to pray to God for grace to live the rest of my life in good health and happiness.”

See the post below:

Fans and colleagues pray for Oga Bello

Netizens trooped to the actor's comments section to wish him a long and healthy life.

Read some comments sighted below:

princejidekosoko:

"Egbon mi, atubo tan, All Glory to Almighty God. We don't pray to have health issues, but its inevitable at some point.we thank God for your life."

iam_always1:

"God will continue to strengthen you sir, infact I just finished watching one of your films now(AFORIJI)"

christianaboluwade:

"Amen May the almighty satisfy you with longevity"

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ollabellz:

"More good health and sound mind"

_the_dreamchaser:

"You’ll enjoy it with good health sir."

sundayadewale7057:

"Amen to all prayers "

Femi Adebayo and wife celebrate 7th anniversary

Legit.ng earlier reported that Oga Bello's son, Femi Adebayo Salami, and his beautiful wife, Omotayo Adebayo, marked their seventh wedding anniversary.

On the morning of Tuesday, October 10, 2023, Adebayo took to Instagram to lavish adulation on his wife.

The filmmaker thanked his woman for their romantic adventures so far and prayed for many more years of grace, blessings, and joy.

Source: Legit.ng