“Only Mohbad Can Defend Me”: Jigan Speaks After Losing Endorsement Deal, Pleads for Forgiveness

Aug 5, 2025 | Entertainment, News


  • Actor Jigan Babaoja, during a TikTok live session, addressed his fans as he spoke about his involvement in justice for Mohbad
  • Jigan Babaoja, who pleaded for forgiveness, also reacted to the report of losing an endorsement deal
  • The Nollywood actor’s live video trending on TikTok has further stirred reactions, with netizens criticising him

Nollywood actor in the Yoruba movie genre, Kazeem Abimbola Ibrahim, better known as Jigan Babaoja, has broken his silence after losing an endorsement deal.

Legit.ng reported that Jigan lost a multimillion-naira ambassadorial deal with Rods Hotel and Apartment over his involvement in a WhatsApp group created after the death of Mohbad.

Jigan reacts after losing endorsement deal.
Actor Jigan Babaoja says only Mohbad can defend him.
Credit: jiganbabaoja/iammohbad
Source: Instagram

Jigan, who was named among the celebrities seeking justice for Mohbad, in reaction, stated that the brand only ‘terminated his contract and not his life.’

The video of Jigan speaking about his endorsement deal is below:

Jigan pleads for forgiveness

Read also

Mohbad: “I thought d Marlian fam will be a good place for me”, Daniel Reagha digs up d tweet, clip

Another clip from Jigan’s live video showed the moment the actor pleaded with disappointed fans to forgive him.

Jigan stated that he followed his emotions, adding that he might not have been part of the whole drama if it happened now.

Jigan breaks silence after losing million naira endorsement deal
Jigan asks fans to forgive him over his involvement in drama surrouding Mohbad’s death.
Credit: jiganbabaoja
Source: Instagram

According to the actor, only the late Mohbad could have defended him.

“To my fans saying I am suppose to be there, I am suppose to do this or that, please forgive me, I used my emotions, if it were to be now, I might not be part of it. But who is there to defend me, who can say what I am saying is the truth. If only Mohbad can wake up and say this brother is for me, the only that can defend me is not here,” he said, speaking in Yoruba.

The video of Jigan pleading for forgiveness his below:

Reactions as Jigan begs for forgiveness

Read also

Davido unfollows Iyabo Ojo over allegation made by VDM, fans divided: “No time to pretend”

Legit.ng compiled some of the comments from netizens about the actor’s new video. Read them below:

Oksana585 said:

“but you should have not been in a position to witness that kind of allegations against Malians.”

Omo J.B said:

“Go greet naira Marley for he house I want check something.”

noblegreen wrote:

“Jigan GBA station looo.”

twinkleschops said:

“but with street OT wey you get if you good to naira and use good mind he can still say you have good things…”

Spyro said:

“y u no talk to naira that same moment n then warn then warn n advice the boy? Why not go naira house n explain ur part to him.”

orunoloke10 said:

“iyabo ojo just finished our carrier yesterday about what u told her …”

iglek reacted:

“I really understand you jigan na man you be you are there with mohbad at naira house and you see all what he go through I know that is why you join the group mohbad is more close to you than any other person in the house.”

Read also

Mohbad: VDM laughs hard at Iyabo Ojo for calling justice for singer distraction, drags her to filth

Jigan shows off his disability on 50th birthday

Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Jigan Babaoja marked his 50th birthday in style. He cited himself as a source of inspiration for people with disabilities.

The Yoruba actor also shared a photo of himself, stripping to his shorts to boldly show off the disability he has been living with for 40 years.

PAY ATTENTION: Сheck out news that is picked exactly for YOU ➡️ find the “Recommended for you” block on the home page and enjoy!

Source: Legit.ng





Source link

Recent Post

Recent Event Post

EAFC Challenge

EAFC Challenge

​The Whatadeal EAFC Challenge is the ultimate football gaming showdown, bringing together top players to compete for bragging rights, thrilling competition, and massive prizes.

Post you may also like

I’d still pursue music without fame – Davido

Afrobeats superstar Davido has said he would still pursue a career in music even if he weren’t famous, underscoring the deep passion that fuels his artistry. In an interview with ‘Okay Africa’, Davido explained that his love for music keeps him driven to...