Mayowa Bamigboye
Yoruba actor, James Omiyinka, popularly known as ‘Baba Ijesha’ is gradually bouncing back as he returns to the movie location.
Recalled that Baba Ijesha was accused of molesting the comedian Princess 14-years old foster child. He was arrested and later granted bail of N2 million.
Baba Ijesha during his trial employed two senior advocates of Nigeria, Dada Awosika and Babatunde Ogala, and other lawyers to defend him in court in the last sittings, he is now facing a six-count charged, which contravenes sections 259, 135, and 261 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2011, as well as 135, 263, and 262 Criminal Law of Lagos State 2015.
Baba Ijesha reveals that he has returned to acting and is currently partaking in a movie that is being shot in Ile-Ife, Osun State. He made this know during an interview on Oodua 90.9 FM, Ile – Ife, Osun State, which was anchored by Kolawole Azeez.
Baba Ijesha who called into the interview to promote two new songs titled; ‘Eleda mi’ and ‘very soon,’ did not speak about his ongoing trial in the interview which lasted 30minutes.
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