"It Wasn't Skin Cancer" — Adewale Elesho Clarifies Health Status

Adewale Elesho

Veteran Yoruba actor Adewale Elesho has addressed the ongoing rumours on social media insinuating that the growth on his face was skin cancer.

The movie star spoke out following his recent public appearance, where the noticeable lump sparked widespread concern and speculation among fans and netizens.

Elesho disclosed that he originally believed the growth was just a regular swelling but decided to seek medical help after undergoing multiple diagnostic tests. The actor expressed profound gratitude to God and acknowledged the bloggers who drew attention to his condition, noting that the online chatter eventually caught the attention of the Lagos State Government, which stepped in to assist.

The veteran noted that he had reached a point of despair before receiving care at the Lagos State General Hospital. Elesho praised the doctors and medical staff for their exceptional service, crediting God for the timely intervention.

The actor firmly debunked the cancer claims, pointing out that there are no spots on his skin and insisting that people were simply guessing.

Elesho also took a moment to appreciate his colleague Prince Jide Kosoko and his son, Yemi Elesho, for their unwavering support, revealing that his son would travel from Lekki to Ikorodu as early as 6 am just to be with him.

He said:
"I thought it was a lump at first, but I thank God regardless. I also thank bloggers. Even though I made a lot of efforts, including several tests, people started talking about it until it got to the Lagos State Government."

"I appreciate the doctors and staff at the Lagos State General Hospital. They did a great job because I was already fed up, but God said it was time."

"It wasn’t cancer of the skin. I don’t have any spot on my skin; people were only speculating."

"My boss, Prince Jide Kosoko, and my son Yemi Elesho also stood by me. Yemi would get to my house by 6 am despite living in Lekki, and I live in Ikorodu."