Seun Emmanuel
Veteran Nollywood actor, Olaiya Igwe has said he regrets his decision to disappoint popular gospel singer, Tope Alabi.
The actor in a video of his recent interview with Baba Ibe TV, said the incident happened on the singer’s wedding day.
Igwe explained that the incident took place some years ago when he bought a luxury car after the release of his popular movie ‘Ololade Mr Money’.
Narrating the incident, he said, Tope Alabi and her husband, Soji visited him during the preparation for their wedding, and begged him to borrow his car for their official ride but he disappointed them on the deal day by ignoring their calls despite the initial agreement.
Expressing regret, he stated that although he had sought forgiveness from the couple, he still feels guilty.
“What hurt me most and still hurts me is what I did to my younger sister, singer Tope Alabi. She informed me about her wedding, and I just bought a car ‘V boot’ at that time. It was when I did the ‘Olalade Mr Money’ movie and before I collected the plate number, I had already inscribed Ololade Mr Money 1 on the car.
“So, I went to Ibadan in Oyo State to show one of my films, and my car was stolen from me by robbers but it was later recovered the following day after the news has circulated on radio stations and other platforms. When I returned from Ibadan, Tope Alabi came to my house in Abeokuta and said big brother please we want to use your car for our wedding and I said no problem.
“But after she left, I had a second thought what if armed robbers snatched the car from them? I stopped picking up her calls a day before the wedding. I didn’t give her the car. I disappointed Tope Alabi. But she now has countless luxury cars, some of which I cannot afford. So, up till today, I’m still in pain that I offended Tope Alabi. I once sought her forgiveness during one of our professional meetings in Ogun State. My greatest regret is disappointing Tope Alabi”.
