“The response I gave when Baba Ijesha tried to date me in 2008” - Comedienne, Princess tells court


On Monday, 26th July, 2021, famous Nigerian comedienne, Adekola Adekanya, alias Princess, told the Lagos State Special Offences Court in the Ikeja region how she met embattled Nollywood star Olanrewaju Omiyinka, nicknamed Baba Ijesha. 

Princess claims she met Baba Ijesha at an event in 2008 and the two decided to collaborate on comedic sketches. 

Baba Ijesha wooed her during their working relationship, according to the comedian, but she declined his proposal. 

After then, Princess disclosed that she became close to him, especially after her marriage crashed in 2013. 

Princess claimed she put money into Baba Ijesha’s schooling, and the actor later paid her a visit at her house. 

She also told Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo about the allegation of child abuse against the embattled thespian, which included Baba Ijesha and actress Iyabo Ojo. 

As at the time of reporting this story, Baba Ijesha has yet to comment. Babatunde Ogala SAN represented him, among others, while Olayinka Adeyemi represented the prosecution, the Lagos State Government.


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