Abiola Adebayo, popularly known as Biola Bayo, has long been celebrated for her roles in Nollywood. But beyond her on-screen talent, she is steadily building a legacy rooted in empathy, advocacy, and human connection. Her platform, Talk To B, is more than just a YouTube series—it’s a lifeline.
Since launching the series in 2023, Biola has interviewed over 140 guests, creating a space where people—both famous and unheard—can share deeply personal stories. The show’s raw, authentic conversations have sparked nationwide discussions, emotional healing, and even life-changing financial support.
Here are five powerful moments where Biola Bayo’s Talk To B made a lasting difference:
1. Jumoke George: A Cry for Help, A Miracle in Motion
In May 2025, veteran actress Jumoke George revealed the heartbreaking reality of her life—homelessness, illness, and a missing daughter. She had been living in a church’s room offered by her pastor and could barely afford medication or go to film sets. Her son had incurred ₦2 million in debt trying to support her, and her 41-year-old daughter had been missing for four years.
Jumoke’s tearful plea on Talk To B moved viewers instantly. Within 24 hours, over ₦5 million was raised for her treatment, and to everyone’s astonishment, her missing daughter, Adeola was located in Mali—rescued from a trafficking ring after four years of silence. Adeola returned to Nigeria on May 19 and shared her own traumatic ordeal, creating one of the most emotional episodes of the series to date.
2. Dupe Jaiyesimi: Turning Pain Into Purpose
Veteran actress Dupe Jaiyesimi spoke candidly about her struggle with infertility. At 60, she opened up about losing a pregnancy to an ectopic complication and enduring two failed IVF attempts. Following the episode, Biola gifted her a car on Mother’s Day—a gesture of love and solidarity.
But Biola went further: she began assisting Dupe with adoption processes and encouraged her to embrace motherhood through other means. Viewers were also moved to contribute, raising over ₦10 million in support.
3. Olayinka Adebanjo: Hope After Loss
In early 2025, actress Olayinka Adebanjo joined the podcast to share the devastating loss of her only child—a 28-year-old nurse who died suddenly while playing football. She expressed a desire to have another child but was unsure of how to proceed due to financial constraints.
Biola suggested surrogacy as a potential path to motherhood, and within days, fans had raised ₦15 million to help Olayinka begin the process.
4. Ayo Mogaji: Finding Strength in Vulnerability
Unlike other guests, veteran actress Binta Ayo Mogaji didn’t come for financial support—she came to tell her truth. In a powerful episode, she opened up about her failed 13-year marriage to ex-footballer Victor Ayodele Oduleye, sharing her experiences of emotional and physical abuse.
She also spoke about motherhood, revealing that she had her son with fellow actor Jibola Dabo at nearly 40. Her journey included a life-threatening ectopic pregnancy and the loss of one fallopian tube. Her story reminded viewers that emotional wounds need healing too—and sometimes, storytelling is the first step.
5. Abdulrazaq Owolabi: From Desperation to Determination
Abdulrazaq Owolabi may not be a celebrity, but his appearance on Talk To B struck a national chord. He was in desperate need of ₦110 million for a combined kidney and liver transplant.
Thanks to Biola’s platform, viewers raised ₦72.8 million within a few months. In March, he flew to Delhi, India to begin treatment, with fundraising efforts ongoing to meet the full amount needed for his surgeries.
A Legacy Beyond Acting
Biola Bayo has shown that storytelling can do more than entertain—it can heal, rescue, and restore. Talk To B isn’t just a show; it’s a community built on compassion and a reminder that one woman’s voice, when used for good, can transform lives.
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