Veteran Yoruba actor Ganiu Nafiu, aka Alapini, says he regrets campaigning for President Tinubu in 2023.
Speaking in a heartfelt interview on Behind the Fame, Alapini lamented that he and other veteran actors feel abandoned and overlooked after fully endorsing Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” agenda.
“We campaigned with joy, thinking our messiah had arrived, because Tinubu is someone we have loved for many years,” Alapini said in Yoruba, his voice tinged with disappointment.
“We spent two months campaigning for him… entering markets, walking through remote areas—even when we weren’t political figures,” he added
The actor described how their efforts—at personal and professional cost—have yielded no recognition or benefits. He highlighted the absence of acknowledgement even from Tinubu’s campaign team and son, Seyi Tinubu.
Would Seyi claim he did not see us, the old folks, during the campaign? Was he blind to our presence?
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Ganiu Nafiu also referenced colleague Olaiya Igwe, who famously stripped naked on a beach during the campaign, as receiving no reward or respite, contrary to widespread rumours that he was gifted a car.
On whether he would support Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, the once-enthusiastic actor was blunt:
“I haven’t thought about it. Maybe our only support next time will be curses for anyone who votes for him,” he said.
Alapini also aimed to perceive regional bias, questioning why Seyi Tinubu’s philanthropic activities have largely focused on Northern Nigeria while neglecting Yorubaland.
Meanwhile, “Kukere” star singer Iyanya has dedicated a song to victims of the Yelewata massacre in Benue State.
The killings in Benue still trend, with over 200 people reportedly massacred in Yelewata in the Guma Local Government Area of the state.
Reacting in a song, Iyanya condoled with the Benue people and prayed for divine intervention.
He urged the victims to continue believing in God even in this trying time, stressing that he can turn their sorrows to joy.
Iyanya Dedicates Songs to Victims of Yelewata Benue Massacre
Sharing the video via X, he captioned it, “We are praying for the people of Benue.”
He said, “I want to dedicate this song to all people of Benue State. It’s trying time for the whole country because we all share your pain.
“I pray God comforts everybody who lost a friend or brother, mother, father, family member. God will intervene.”
