Yoruba Actor Tombolo Turns to Okada Riding for Survival

Veteran Yoruba actor Ezekiel Atilola, popularly known as Tombolo, has turned to commercial motorcycle riding to support his family amid financial difficulties. Atilola, who began his acting career in 1984 and gained fame from the classic movie "Tombolo," shared his struggles during an interview on Kunle Afod’s YouTube channel.

He stated that a lack of financial backing has hindered his ability to produce films, resulting in no steady income from the industry. To manage his household expenses and pay for his daughter's polytechnic fees, Atilola sold his personal motorcycle and acquired another through an installment payment plan, committing to pay ₦30,000 weekly towards the ₦1.5 million cost of the new vehicle.

He expressed feelings of isolation, stating, “There is no one to help me. I am the only boy my mother gave birth to, and I have three elder sisters.” Following Atilola's revelations, Kunle Afod has called on well-meaning Nigerians to provide financial support to help stabilize the veteran actor's livelihood.