It was recently reported that Iya Gbonkan, a 64-year-old Yoruba movie actress, expressed in a viral video that despite her fame and years of working in the industry, she has yet to own a car. She revealed that she still relies on public transportation to get around. In the video, she appealed to her followers to celebrate her while she is alive by gifting her a car, rather than waiting until she passes away.
According to an Instagram user who shared the video, Iya Gbonkan has received over N5 million from fans and a Nigerian clergy member who watched the video. The post further explains that the clergy member, Pastor Gabriel, reached out to Iya Gbonkan, visited her in Osogbo, and immediately began sourcing funds from kind-hearted individuals worldwide to fulfill her dream.
As of the morning after the post, over 5 million Naira had been donated towards purchasing a car for Iya Gbonkan, as well as supporting her housing project. Additionally, actresses Abeni Agbon and Tamotiye, who reside nearby, also received visits, and donations of 500,000 Naira each were made to them. The post concludes by expressing gratitude and blessings to everyone who contributed to the cause.