Convicted Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has described prison as a place where prayers are answered most, while claiming that many sudden deaths are linked to prayers and curses of inmates in correctional facilities.
The actor made the remarks during an interview with Dele Adeyanju on Agabletu TV, in a video posted on the television station’s YouTube channel on Sunday.
Reflecting on life behind bars months after his release, Baba Ijesha described it as bitter, saying he was made a scapegoat.
“Youth should be careful in their dealings. What you think may not lead to prison may land you in prison,” he said.
Asked about his experience, Baba Ijesha replied: “Bitter.”
“Bitter because I was a scapegoat. Do you know, many want people to learn a lesson from celebrities,” he said
He also said he lived the life of an inmate in prison despite his celebrity status.
