In an emotional interview with City 105.1 FM, Olajumoke Orisaguna, who rose to fame in 2016 after photobombing TY Bello’s photoshoot with Tinie Tempah, has revealed her struggles with domestic abuse, career mismanagement, and her current life situation.
The former bread seller, who became an overnight sensation and received multiple brand endorsements, opened up about the darker side of her journey that led to her disappearance from the public eye. Speaking publicly for the first time about her experience, Olajumoke detailed a history of domestic abuse at the hands of her children’s father, both in their hometown of Ire, Osun State, and later in Lagos.
“He would beat me until my body was swollen, and I had to wear clothes to cover the marks,” Olajumoke revealed during the interview. She explained that the abuse, coupled with interference from her mother-in-law, ultimately led to her initial departure from Ire to Lagos with her two children in January 2016, shortly before her fateful encounter with TY Bello.
The interview shed light on her professional challenges, particularly her relationship with a manager named Victoria Remilekun, who allegedly mismanaged her career and withheld access to her social media accounts. Olajumoke described traveling to South Africa twice for the Soweto Fashion Week but returning “empty-handed” without compensation.
Despite these setbacks, Olajumoke expressed profound gratitude to photographer TY Bello and her friend Azuka, who have continued to support her and her children. “They haven’t left me,” she said, explaining that both women regularly provide financial assistance and ensure her children’s welfare.
The former model currently resides in Mowe, a considerable distance from Lagos mainland, after the expiration of her rent-free accommodation in Surulere that was previously sponsored by Sujimoto Motors. She revealed that while STANBIC IBTC continues to support her children’s education, she faces significant challenges, including transportation difficulties and flooding in her current location.
Looking ahead, Olajumoke expressed her desire to return to education, believing it would help prevent future exploitation. “If I were educated, Victoria wouldn’t have cheated me,” she reflected, adding that she couldn’t read the contracts she was signing during her modeling career.
She also voiced her wish to return to the modeling industry and possibly open a bakery, drawing from her experience in the field. “If I get a second chance, I won’t mess it up,” she affirmed, emotional about seeing her old modeling pictures circulating on social media platforms like TikTok.
The interview provides a sobering look at the challenges of sudden fame and the importance of proper management and support systems in the entertainment industry. Despite her current circumstances, Olajumoke maintains hope for the future and expressed particular gratitude to TY Bello, Azuka, and various social media platforms that have kept her story alive.
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