Veteran Yoruba Nollywood actor Chief Ganiu Nofiu, popularly known as Alapini Osha, has broken his silence on the painful loss of his young son during a prolonged personal health struggle. In a heartfelt interview with Oyinmomo TV, the seasoned performer recounted how the tragedy struck at the height of his own year-long battle with a mysterious ailment that left him unable to sleep.
Alapini Osha described the ordeal in raw detail, making it clear that the timing of his son’s passing added another layer of unimaginable pain.
“I was sick for a whole year; I couldn’t sleep, neither day nor night. While I was three months ill, I lost my four-year-old child.”
The actor was quick to dismiss any notion that his extensive movie roles contributed to his illness. He pointed out that sickness and death affect people from all walks of life, not just entertainers.
“I never believed it was my movie roles that caused it, because people who are not actors also fall sick and die.”
The revelation has touched many fans who have followed Alapini Osha’s long career in the Yoruba film industry. Known for his powerful on-screen presence and dedication to his craft, the actor has appeared in numerous productions over the decades, earning respect as one of the consistent figures in Nollywood’s Yoruba-language sector. Yet behind the cameras, he faced a private storm that tested his strength in ways no role could prepare him for.
By sharing the story now, Alapini Osha appears to be finding some measure of healing through openness. The loss of a four-year-old child is a grief that no parent should ever have to endure, and the actor’s willingness to speak about it highlights the human side of a man many know only through his work. He did not go into further specifics about the exact cause of his son’s death or the nature of his own prolonged illness, choosing instead to focus on the emotional weight of the experience and the simple fact that it happened while he himself was fighting to stay strong.
The interview has already started circulating widely, with supporters sending messages of condolence and strength to the actor. Many have praised him for his resilience, noting that continuing to work and inspire audiences after such a devastating blow speaks volumes about his character.