Veteran Actress Peju Ogunmola Speaks on How Fans’ Support Helped Her Overcome Depression After Son’s Death

Veteran Nollywood actress Peju Ogunmola has shared a deeply emotional testimony about how the overwhelming love and support she received from fans, friends, and colleagues helped her recover from a dark period of depress+on following the loss of her son.

Speaking during an interview, the respected Yoruba actress said she went through one of the most challenging moments of her life when tragedy struck. “Losing a child is something no parent should ever experience. I thought my world had ended,” she confessed.

According to her, it was the constant calls, messages, and visits from well-wishers that gradually helped her regain strength and rediscover hope. “People I didn’t even know reached out. Their love was like medicine — it gave me reasons to smile again,” she added with emotion.

I Was in a Dark Place, But Love Brought Me Back” — Peju Ogunmola Reflects on Her Healing Journey

Peju Ogunmola explained that after her son’s passing, she fell into deep emotional pain, barely able to face the world or continue her work in the film industry. She said she isolated herself for months, struggling to find meaning again.

“I couldn’t eat, I couldn’t act, I couldn’t even pray at some point,” she shared. “I was broken in every sense of the word. But God used people around me to pull me out of that dark place.”

She emphasized that sometimes, healing doesn’t come from grand gestures but from small acts of kindness. “Every message, every hug, every prayer — they all mattered,” Peju said, describing how the collective show of love became her biggest source of comfort.

Fans and Colleagues Celebrate Peju Ogunmola’s Strength and Resilience 🌼

Since opening up about her painful experience, social media has been flooded with tributes and words of encouragement for the beloved actress. Many fans praised her for her honesty and bravery in sharing such a personal story.

Colleagues from the Yoruba film industry also lauded Peju for using her platform to speak about grief and mental health, two topics often overlooked in Nigerian society. “Mama Peju has shown that vulnerability is not weakness — it’s courage,” one fan wrote.

The actress, who continues to serve as a mentor to younger stars, concluded by expressing gratitude to everyone who stood by her. “Love truly heals. I’m here today because people cared enough to remind me that life still has meaning,” she said tearfully.