Nollywood actor and film producer, Adebayo Salami, popularly known as Oga Bello, has opened up about his ongoing health struggles with hypertension in an exclusive interview with the Nigerian Tribune. The veteran actor revealed that he has been battling hypertension for over four decades.
As the father of Femi Adebayo, Oga Bello acknowledged that advancing age often brings various health issues, and he has come to terms with this reality. He expressed his desire for divine grace to ensure good health for the remainder of his life.
Despite his health challenges, Oga Bello emphasized that he continues to produce and act in movies and intends to keep doing so. He shared that he has been dealing with hypertension since the age of 28.
“At this age, I still have the ability to produce and act in movies. In fact, I just finished producing my movie. It is a fact that you can’t reach this age and not have one ailment or the other. I have been battling with hypertension for more than 40 years, and I have lived with it. To God be the glory, I am still alive and well. I will continue to pray to God for grace to live the rest of my life in good health and happiness,” he stated.
Oga Bello’s candid discussion of his health challenges serves as a reminder of the importance of managing and seeking treatment for chronic conditions, even as one continues to pursue their passions and endeavors.
The father of Femi Adebayo acknowledged that advancing age often brings with it a range of health issues, and he has come to terms with this reality. Nevertheless, he expressed his desire for divine grace to ensure good health for the remainder of his life.
Oga Bello emphasized that, in spite of these health challenges, he maintains the ability to produce and act in movies and intends to continue doing so. Addressing his health condition, he shared that he has been grappling with hypertension since the age of 28.
“At this age, I still have the ability to produce and act in movies. In fact, I just finished producing my movie. It is a fact that you can’t attain this age and not nurse one ailment or the other.
“I have been battling with hypertension for more than 40 years and I have lived with it. To God be the glory, I am still alive and well. I will continue to pray to God for grace to live the rest of my life in good health and happiness,” he stated.