We Already Spent Nearly ₦5 Million – Nollywood Actress, Ronke Oshodi Fires Back At Critic Over Aunty Ajara Fundraising

Nollywood actress Ronke Oshodi-Oke has responded after a social media user criticised celebrities over the ongoing fundraising for actress Aunty Ajara, who is currently undergoing medical treatment.

The issue started after a post was shared online asking the public to support Ajara’s treatment.

A critic then accused celebrities of spending money at parties while turning to the public for help when a colleague falls ill.

In her response, Ronke explained that many efforts had already been made privately before the matter reached social media.

In a video posted on her Instagram page, the actress said she and other colleagues had contributed close to N5 million for Ajara’s treatment.

According to her, one person alone donated N500,000, while others also sent money quietly.

Ronke made it clear that public appeals only came after the private funds were used and Ajara’s condition continued to get worse.

The actress added that members of the industry regularly support one another behind the scenes and do not always make their help public unless the situation becomes more serious.

She said: “We contributed almost five million naira for Ajara privately. One of our colleagues gave five hundred thousand naira for her treatment. Before we came online, many of us had already helped privately. Her health kept getting worse despite all the efforts. You people think we waste money at parties, but you don’t know what we do behind the scenes. Celebrities always try their best first before asking the public for help. We are always assisting her and sending her money.”

Aunty Ajara’s health situation had earlier drawn attention after actress Wumi Toriola called for prayers and assistance, explaining that her condition had become more critical despite previous efforts.