Fans Worried After Spotting Something Unusual on Veteran Actor Adewale Elesho's Face at Event
- Veteran actor Adewale Elesho attended a prayer session organised by Nollywood colleagues for ailing actor Ogogo
- Fans who watched the gathering noticed a visible growth near the right eye of the comic actor and raised concerns online
- Several observers pointed out that the tumour appeared significantly larger than when Elesho was last seen on a movie set
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Concern rippled through Nollywood fan circles after veteran comic actor Adewale Elesho was spotted at a prayer gathering held for his ailing colleague Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, and it was not Ogogo who drew the most worried comments.
Ogogo, who has been battling stage four cancer, prompted his colleagues to organise a special prayer session in his honour.
Source: Instagram
Nollywood practitioners turned out in numbers to show solidarity with the ailing star, whose daughter had previously appealed to the public for support as his condition worsened.
Fans urge Elesho to seek medical attention
During the event, many observers watching footage from the prayer gathering found their attention drawn to Elesho's face, where a noticeable growth was visible near his right eye. Fans quickly took to social media to express their concern, urging the veteran actor to consult a doctor as soon as possible.
Source: Instagram
While some acknowledged the swelling could be a harmless cyst, others were less reassured. Several fans recalled spotting a similar mark on Elesho's face while he was working on actress Bimbo Ademoye's film set, noting that the growth appeared considerably smaller at that time and had since increased noticeably in size.
The general sentiment among followers was one of warmth mixed with genuine worry, as many praised Elesho's warm presence at the event while simultaneously calling on those close to him to encourage a medical check-up.
Here is the Instagram video showing veteran actor Adewale Elesho at the prayer for his colleague, Ogogo, below:
What fans said about Adewale Elesho
Here are some of the reactions from fans:
@ogunbanjoolusola wrote:
"Good to see Baba Elesho, but I think he should seek medical advice on the wound on the side of his face. Melanoma? I am not insinuating anything, but it will be worth checking."
@qhordijah_abiola replied:
"Exactly my thoughts too"
@mo.1_rayyoor_ commented:
"Possibly! That might be skin cancer staring at them 🤷🏾♀️. Worth checking out I agree."
@vee_topher added:
"Yes u are right, if u watch sibi bimbo ademoye's movie the injury was very little now is very big"
@ogunbanjoolusola followed up:
"I saw that movie. That was where I first noticed. I hope someone around him is as concerned. Baba is a great actor and very funny!"
Despite the concerns raised online, the mood at the prayer session remained one of faith and solidarity. Attendees prayed for Ogogo's recovery and thanked one another for good health, with fans joining in from afar and wishing both actors long life and strength.
Sanwo-Olu's aide defends Ogogo against critics
Legit.ng had reported that the health situation involving veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, sparked political reactions on social media, with some supporters of the Labour Party, popularly referred to as Obidients, linking his reported cancer diagnosis to his public support for the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The controversy drew a sharp response from an aide to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who condemned what he described as political mockery of a sick citizen. The aide argued that Ogogo’s political affiliation should not be a reason for anyone to make insensitive comments about his health.
In making his point, the aide drew a comparison with the late veteran actor John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, who was known to have supported Peter Obi during the 2023 presidential election. According to the aide, Mr Ibu also had to travel to Lagos for medical treatment for a condition that could not be adequately managed by hospitals in the South-East.
Source: Legit.ng
