By Latiifah Amusan
Olajumoke Orisaguna, the once-humble bread seller turned overnight celebrity, has seemingly disappeared from the limelight.
A few years ago, Olajumoke’s life took an unexpected turn when she photobombed a celebrity photoshoot by renowned photographer TY Bello, launching her from obscurity to stardom in a story that seemed straight out of a fairy tale.
Dubbed ‘Jumoke Oniburedi’ by her admirers, Olajumoke’s miraculous transformation saw her transitioning from selling bread on the streets to gracing magazine covers and walking runways.
Her Cinderella story wasn’t confined to Nigeria alone; international media also marveled at her journey.
With her newfound fame came lucrative endorsement deals, modeling contracts, and even a scholarship.
The pinnacle of her good fortune was a fully furnished luxury flat gifted to her by the real estate firm Sijumoto, owned by Sijibomi Ogundele, where she could live rent-free for five years.
The resilient Olajumoke even ventured into the digital world, launching a YouTube Vlog called “Olajumoke Sauce,” where she shared her life experiences in her native language.
Despite initial concerns about her education and language skills, Olajumoke defied expectations, hosting her Vlog for a year before its eventual end.
Reports emerged of friction between Olajumoke and the father of her children, Sunday Orisagunna, who claimed that her fame had changed her into someone unrecognizable and difficult to live with.
Complicating matters further, her modeling career began to face challenges.
Rumors circulated that her manager, Victoria Nkong, disproportionately benefited from her earnings, leaving Olajumoke with what was allegedly mere “peanuts” in comparison.
Now, a new mystery has emerged as Olajumoke appears to have vanished from the public eye.
Concerns have grown among her fans and well-wishers who have noticed her absence from social media and the entertainment scene.
Her online presence has dwindled, with her last updates occurring in 2019, save for a sporadic update on her Facebook page in 2020.
Speculation surrounds the reasons for Olajumoke’s apparent retreat.
Some suggest that the decline in her earnings, which once flowed generously, may have played a role.
As Nigerians, and indeed the world, wait for answers, the story of Olajumoke Orisaguna continues to remain one of intrigue and fascination, reminding us all of the unpredictable nature of fame and fortune.
