Yomi Fabiyi Opens Up on How Baba Ijesha Betrayed Him After Release from Prison
- Yomi Fabiyi accused Baba Ijesha of sending someone to threaten him shortly after the veteran actor regained freedom from prison, describing the move as a painful betrayal
- The actor revealed that he stood firmly by Baba Ijesha throughout the 2021 sexual assault case and continued offering support even after the prison term ended in 2025
- His claims have stirred fresh conversations online, with fans revisiting past events and questioning what could have led to the reported fallout between the two actors
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Nollywood actor and activist Yomi Fabiyi has accused fellow actor Baba Ijesha of betrayal, saying the veteran sent someone to threaten him shortly after leaving prison.
Yomi Fabiyi explained that the move shocked him deeply because he had stood by Baba Ijesha during his darkest period, even when many others turned away.
Source: Instagram
The actor recalled how he defended Baba Ijesha throughout the 2021 sexual assault case that eventually led to conviction, and continued to show support for him after the prison term ended in 2025.
According to him, this loyalty and kindness were repaid with intimidation once Baba Ijesha regained freedom, leaving him hurt and disappointed.
Yomi Fabiyi narrated that he believed their bond in the Yoruba film and Nollywood industry was built on respect, but instead, he felt targeted and mocked.
He also lamented that Baba Ijesha sent a man to threaten him not to talk about his case again, and deliberately excluded his name from the song track he released shortly after regaining freedom.
“The same God that witnessed Baba Ijesha's ungratefulness is now dealing with him. After all my efforts to save him from a life sentence, he betrayed me. It seems that whenever I help someone, they repay me with evil. Baba Ijesha is a prime example. I recall all the efforts I made for his appeal, and how he went behind my back to tell a man to threaten me not to talk about his case again. When he wanted to release a song, he intentionally excluded my name, thinking they could mock me. However, evil deeds will always boomerang.”
Fabiyi’s decision to defend Baba Ijesha during the high-profile case had earlier drawn both praise and criticism from fans, but he maintained that his actions were driven by loyalty and belief in fairness, making this alleged betrayal more painful for him.
Watch Yomi Fabiyi's video on Baba Ijesha below:
Fans react to Yomi Fabiyi's claims
Legit.ng compiled the reactions of netizens below:
@Yom__yom001 said:
"What could have happened again bayi. With all things Yomi fabiyi did for him"
@Aduketide commented:
"I noticed it during that silly podcast with Biola. I picked up Baba Ijesha's mannerism when Biola asked him to give a shout out to Yomi Fabiyi."
@haykay8888 wrote:
"You go hear something sometimes you go just shock 😂😂😭😭"
@Horlarbisisaka reacted:
"You see this man, associate with him at your own risk o. He will just make your secret as a headline 😂😂😂 He talks too much for a ma"
@KLASSIQTUNEZ said:
"Yomi fabiyi might ve helped baba Ijesha but never trust a content creator or a clout chaser"
Source: Instagram
Yomi Fabiyi's prediction about Iyabo Ojo resurfaces
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that actor Yomi Fabiyi's prediction about Iyabo Ojo and Toyin Abraham resurfaced on social media.
In a video, the actor said he believed there would be a fallout among some of his female colleagues, including Iyabo Ojo, Toyin Abraham, and Funke, explaining that their professional relationships could lead to tension, especially if one felt left out of certain opportunities.
The prediction regained attention after Iyabo Ojo later spoke about the issues between Funke and Toyin and revealed conditions for their reconciliation.
Source: Legit.ng
