Nollywood actress and filmmaker Abiola Bayo has provided a promising update on the case of veteran actress Jumoke George’s missing daughter, Adeola, while renewing calls for public support for the embattled screen legend.
Jumoke George recently broke down in an emotional interview with Bayo on the TalkToB show, revealing that her 41-year-old daughter, Adeola, had been missing for the past four years. The revelation, along with details of her deteriorating health and homelessness, drew widespread sympathy and concern across the entertainment industry and beyond.
In a follow-up shared on her Instagram page on Wednesday, Biola Bayo disclosed that Adeola has been located in Mali. However, the actress noted that despite being found, Adeola has not yet reached out to her mother — a development that has left the family deeply worried.
“UPDATE!
Adeola has been spotted in Mali,” Bayo wrote. “Though she hasn’t spoken with her mom yet, please help us get a message to her to call home. Her mother is currently in the hospital and really wants to hear from her. I’ve tried calling, but she hasn’t been picking up.”
Bayo revealed that the CRC (a welfare advocacy organization assisting with the investigation) managed to track down Adeola, who reportedly left Nigeria in search of better opportunities. CRC confirmed she is alive, healthy, and working in Mali.
Jumoke George’s earlier interview painted a painful picture of personal suffering. The actress, known for her roles in Yoruba-language Nollywood films, disclosed that she has been homeless for over five years and is currently living in a church. She also shared details of her poor health, stating that she has been in and out of the hospital since January and now requires both brain and heart scans — procedures she cannot afford.
“I’ve been trying my best, but I’m tired,” she said tearfully. “I don’t have a home. I don’t have my child. I’m living in the church, and I’m in pain every day.”
Biola Bayo, reacting to the veteran’s plight, made a heartfelt appeal for public support. “She urgently needs help — financially and emotionally,” she said.
Meanwhile, fellow actress Biodun Okeowo defended the decision to bring Jumoke George’s story to public attention after a social media user criticized the move. The user, referencing Okeowo’s affluence, questioned why help couldn’t be offered privately. In response, Okeowo emphasized that public awareness often accelerates the process of securing the necessary aid and urged critics to channel their energy toward compassion.
Jumoke’s struggles trace back to a difficult family history. In a past interview, she revealed how she was abandoned by her mother after choosing to live with her father following their divorce — a decision that strained her relationships and left lasting scars.
As concerned fans and colleagues rally around her, there are growing calls within the industry for stronger welfare structures to support aging Nollywood veterans facing health and financial crises.
