Bukky Fagbuyi Takes Veteran Actors Adewale Elesho and Remi Shatta-Bey on Medical Journey
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Bukky Fagbuyi has stepped in to support veteran actors Adewale Elesho and Remi Shatta-Bey, taking the two respected Yoruba actors on a medical journey.
The development has been warmly received by fans and members of the entertainment industry, coming after recent concerns over the wellbeing of the two veterans.
Fagbuyi shared footage of the actors receiving medical attention on Monday, September 7, describing the experience as a meaningful and rare opportunity.
Fagbuyi accompanied Elesho and Shatta-Bey to a medical facility as part of an initiative connected to her upcoming movie project, Ayewo.
The filmmaker wrote, produced and directed the project, which is powered by the Holistic Healthcare Foundation.
Her decision to personally accompany the two veteran actors has attracted praise from fans, with several people commending her for taking practical action to support industry veterans rather than simply expressing concern online.
The medical outing comes after videos from the burial of late veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, sparked concern about Elesho and Shatta-Bey’s wellbeing.
The two actors attended Ogogo’s burial in Ilaro, Ogun State, in August. Following footage from the ceremony, some fans expressed concern about Shatta-Bey’s appearance and what appeared to be a wound or growth on Elesho’s face.
Importantly, the observations circulating online did not establish specific medical diagnoses, but they prompted calls for people and organisations within Nollywood to check on the veterans.
Following Fagbuyi’s post about the medical trip, fans and colleagues flooded the comment section with messages of appreciation.
Several commenters described the gesture as timely and compassionate, while others prayed for strength and good health for the veteran actors.
The reaction reflects a wider concern within the Nigerian entertainment industry about the welfare of older actors who contributed significantly to the development of Nollywood but may face challenges accessing consistent healthcare and support.
The medical initiative is also linked to Fagbuyi’s upcoming movie, Ayewo, which the Holistic Healthcare Foundation is supporting.
The project provides another connection between entertainment and social impact, with Fagbuyi using her filmmaking platform to draw attention to the wellbeing of industry veterans.
While the medical journey has attracted attention due to Elesho and Shatta-Bey’s recent public appearances, the reports do not state that either actor has been diagnosed with any particular illness.
The development has once again opened conversations about how the Nigerian film industry can better support actors who spent decades entertaining audiences.
Veterans such as Adewale Elesho and Remi Shatta-Bey have played important roles in Yoruba-language cinema, appearing in numerous productions and helping shape the industry that younger generations now benefit from.
For many fans, Fagbuyi’s gesture is therefore more than a medical appointment. It represents an opportunity to show appreciation to the people who helped build Nollywood while they are still here to receive that support.
As reactions continue, the focus remains on the well-being of the two actors and the hope that the medical attention they have received will contribute positively to their health.
