“We are all your children,” Fans react as Dupe Jaiyesimi opens up about not having a child at 60

• Nigerian Yoruba actress Dupe Jaiyesimi revealed her devastating experience with miscarriage and the shocking betrayal that followed
• The actress shared her relentless struggles with infertility, including two failed IVF attempts and her consideration of adoption
• Despite the setbacks, Jaiyesimi remained hopeful and determined, inspiring fans and colleagues with her courage and resilience

Veteran Nollywood actress Dupe Jaiyesimi has opened up about her painful journey with infertility, revealing a heartbreaking history of miscarriage, betrayal, and disappointment.

In an emotional interview on Biola Adebayo's podcast, Jaiyesimi recounted the devastating moment when she lost her only pregnancy. 

She stated, 

"I was once pregnant, but the scan showed that the baby was growing outside of the womb. After a few weeks, I lost the pregnancy."

A shocking betrayal in her marriage compounded the pain of her miscarriage. Jaiyesimi's husband brought another woman who was already pregnant with his child into their home. 

"After I lost the pregnancy, my husband brought another woman home, and she was already expecting his baby. I had no choice but to walk away, and since then, I have remained single."

Despite her deep longing for motherhood, Jaiyesimi's struggles with infertility have been relentless. She underwent two rounds of In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF), but both attempts ended in disappointment.

"I attempted IVF twice, but it failed," she said.

The actress revealed that she also considered adoption, but was discouraged by her late mother. 

"At a point, I thought of adopting, but my mother warned me not to bring any child I didn't conceive into my life."

Jaiyesimi has been absent from the film industry for over seven years and has been reflecting on her life choices. 

"Most men just wanted to have a piece of me, so I decided to stay single. The only thing I know how to do best is acting, but I have not been in movies for over seven years. I haven't produced any either."

Dupe Jaiyesimi opens up about her family betrayal

Dupe Jaiyesimi further opened up about a painful experience involving her family. She shared that after her father's passing, her siblings, who were living abroad at the time, engaged in a bitter dispute with her over their late father's properties.

The conflict escalated to the point where her siblings took her to the police station. This betrayal by her siblings and their children was a difficult experience for her to overcome.

She further shared that during the dispute over their father's properties, it was eventually discovered that she was not at fault. However, by then, the damage had already been done, and her siblings had sold the properties, leaving nothing behind.

She also expressed her hurt and disappointment at being financially supportive of her siblings' children on numerous occasions, only to be met with ingratitude and hostility.

She revealed that her siblings had even gone as far as to question her paternity, calling her a bastard and claiming she didn't belong to their father.

She expressed, 

“Alhaji's issue isn't even painful because he didn't wrong me not for his wife and I wouldn't blame her as well she is just fighting for her right. These are not as painful as these kids that I raised. Sometimes, I tell myself that I am satisfied with them even if God doesn't give me a child. 

“When I celebrated my 60th birthday, they gave me nothing and that pained me the most. If God had given me my own children, my children would have organised the party. 

“They would have been the ones to celebrate their mother at 60; they gave me nothing.”

Despite the setbacks, Jaiyesimi remains hopeful, holding onto her faith in the future. 

"As long as there is life, there is hope. I still believe I can have my own child."

Jaiyesimi's courage in sharing her story has been met with an outpouring of support from fans and colleagues, who have flooded social media with messages of encouragement and solidarity.

Reactions trail Dupe Jaiyesimi’s revelation about infertility 

Here are some reactions below:

@junomak_couture commented: “Clothes Dey cover a lot of for us all, you are celebrated ma and God will remember you this season in Jesus name.”

@blessingstimidi wrote: “@dupe_jayesimi I have adopted you as my mommy now, I've kuku always loved you.”

@arewa_olayiwola wrote: “So many heavy hearts... Let's be good to everyone and don't be too quick to judge people.”

@its_tigold wrote: “We are all ready for your birthday this year, July 12th! Happy birthday in advance mummy.”

@esther_comic wrote: “She is sweet and beautiful, God bless you ma.”

@realtalk with_mummyj wrote: “Thank you for sharing your story with us. You are one of the actor I love so much ma. It is well, ojo ale yin a dun, Eni rare, eni damu ni oruko Jesu.”

@princesscomedian wrote: “This woman is such a won soul, I can't forget my encounter with her many years ago. May God fill her heart with peace and joy.”

@ibrahimchatta_lordthespis wrote: “Wow!”

@happybaeby wrote: “Wow! You never truly know what someone is going through until they share their story. So many smiling faces filled with bitterness! May God gladden your heart ma.”

@bo_exotic_natualdrinks wrote: “Happy birthday in advance mummy..... You now have a daughter mummy.”

@oluwatoyin_black wrote: “People are going through alot.”

@mum_rooney wrote: “Pls aunty Biola when is her birthday,lets all celebrate her big time this year so she'll be so happy that we are all her children.”

@diaryofakitchenlover wrote: “Oh no! We love you ma! Sighhhh.”

@nixbal_asooke wrote: “We are all your children ma, you are such a wonderful actress. We want to know your birthday Pls.”

@momentwith_aminat wrote: “I cried. I am scared. Ya Allah, I pray I do not end up childless. Ya Allah, please grant this woman peace, joy and tranquility Ya Allah, please grant all TTC moms pious children.”

@Flakkyberry wrote: “Ma i will be among those who will be celebrating you from today.”

Nollywood actress Ayo Adesanya opens up about abusive marriage in emotional interview

Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that Ayo Adesanya shared how she endured domestic abuse for a decade, as her ex-husband physically and emotionally tormented her. 

She revealed her ex-husband controlled her career, stopping her from acting and threatened to harm her if she didn't comply. 

This abuse led to Adesanya becoming an alcoholic, and she felt trapped due to the shame of people judging her for not being able to keep a man.