Nigerian actor and content creator Bamidele Tope Saint, popularly known as Okemesi, has made a public appeal for assistance after battling a serious illness and becoming homeless.
The actor, who has been away from the entertainment industry for nearly a year, shared his story during an interview with colleague Tony Montana. He revealed that he is currently sleeping on church premises and struggling to meet his basic needs.
Okemesi attributed his health crisis to a spiritual attack that left him temporarily paralysed.
“It was a spiritual attack. May God protect us from spiritual arrows.”
He explained that medical treatment did not fully resolve his condition.
“I was taken to Island Hospital, and people donated to foot my bills. But we realised it was beyond the hospital when my condition worsened.”
After his condition declined, he was taken to Osogbo for spiritual care. He described the experience as life-changing.
“My senior brother in Osogbo asked them to bring me to him. He picked me up from the motor park and took me directly to an Islamic cleric for a solution. It was a serious attack. I became crippled. It was the prayers from people and God’s miracles that revived me. I couldn’t talk or stand.”
He added that his recovery began almost immediately.
“I began to walk with crutches a few hours after the Alfa gave me some spiritual items to use the same day I arrived.”
Unfortunately, the crisis also affected his family, which led to his current homelessness.
“My brother was also attacked after I left the cleric’s place to stay with him for proper care. He was involved in an accident and also had a marital crisis with his wife. I had to leave his place and started staying on church premises. I don’t have a place to sleep, I don’t have anything. In fact, it’s difficult to feed.”
Tony Montana, visibly moved by Okemesi’s condition, shared his concern.
“I’m very sad seeing you in this condition. It is difficult for people, including your fans, to recognise you. What happened to you?”
Okemesi ended the interview with a heartfelt plea to the public.
“My fans, you are the only thing left for me. Please, I need your help to get back on my feet, especially with accommodation.”
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