“Why I Didn’t Lend My Car To Tope Alabi For Her Wedding” — Olaiya Igwe (Video)

Veteran actor Olaiya Igwe has stirred conversations online after expressing regret for declining to lend his car to gospel singer Tope Alabi on her wedding day years ago.

The actor made the revelation during a recent public event held to celebrate the singer’s birthday, noting that the incident has continued to trouble his conscience despite seeking forgiveness.

Igwe, while recalling the episode, explained that the request came shortly after he purchased a new Mercedes V-Boot following the success of his movie, Ololade Mr Money. He said Tope Alabi and her husband, Soji, had approached him ahead of their wedding to use the vehicle, a request he initially agreed to. According to him, fear later set in, and he withdrew the offer.

A video of the moment the actor spoke about the incident during the birthday celebration has resurfaced online, sparking mixed reactions from Nigerians.

Narrating his side, Igwe said:
“What hurt me most and still hurts me is what I did to my younger sister, singer Tope Alabi. She informed me about her wedding, and I had just bought a V-Boot at that time.
“When I returned from Ibadan, Tope Alabi came to my house in Abeokuta and said, ‘big brother, we want to use your car for our wedding’, and I said no problem. But I had a second thought that what if armed robbers snatched the car from them? I didn’t give her the car. I disappointed Tope Alabi.”

He added that although he had apologised, guilt remains:
“She now has countless luxury cars, some of which I cannot afford. Up till today, I still feel bad.”

The actor said he chose to revisit the incident publicly as a lesson to others, saying he once faced heavy criticism for the same story during a past interview.

Reactions have poured in across social media, with users sharing diverse opinions.

O’fela @Oofela1 wrote: “I doubt it if Tope Alabi is not this successful you will tell this story.”

Morris @MuritalaS33130 said: “Lesson learnt, thanks Baba Igwe.”

Anyhow_E_Be @Anyhow_E_Be reacted with laughing emojis: “😂🤣🤣”

OGBEE’S ENGINEERING @teewaii2017 commented: “Lesson.”

Mr Molotov @Junior176067914 posted: “Wasn’t it the same PIG who went nude for an APC campaign? Lol.”

Jamiu @olatundejamiu42 said: “Just have it in mind that this story doesn’t necessarily mean you should be lending people your car, it can be a different story for you 🤣.”

Wizslimpsalmy @Wizslimpsalmy corrected his wording: “Borrow ❌ Lend ✅”

Nas Banky @nodafaithful wrote: “No lesson in this 😭 he valued his car more and that is fine.”

SeunJr @iamseunjr added: “Sometimes fear makes us miss helping people. But it happens.”

TemitopeWrites @Temitope_pen_ remarked: “He is remorseful now. That’s what matters.”

KennyCodes @kenny_dev_ posted: “Fear of loss makes many of us selfish without knowing.”

QueenDeola @MissDeolaGold said: “Tope Alabi forgave him, that’s maturity. Life happens.”

Olatz @Olaitan_jare wrote: “This life, do what gives you peace. But learn to stand by your word.”

PabloTalks @PabloTalks_ added: “If you can’t lend something, just say no from the start. Saves everyone stress.”

The resurfaced story has reignited debates on trust, responsibility and the consequences of decisions made out of fear.

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