After years out of the spotlight, Olajumoke Orisaguna, the Lagos bread seller who shot to fame in 2016 after being discovered by renowned photographer TY Bello, is making a remarkable comeback—as a broadcaster.
Popularly known as Jumoke Oniburedi, she first captured national attention when TY Bello spotted her potential during a photo shoot while she was selling bread on the streets of Lagos.
Her inspirational journey from obscurity to fame became a media sensation, landing her on magazine covers and motivating countless Nigerians with her grass-to-grace story.
Jumoke revealed that she was deceived by her former manager, who allegedly siphoned the money she earned from endorsement deals and other business opportunities.
Speaking during a meet-and-greet event titled The Comeback of Olajumoke (Oni Bredi), hosted by the Cardinal Foundation, she recounted her struggles and financial losses.
“I really suffered and lost everything,” Jumoke shared. “She took me to South Africa twice for a documentary, but I had to pay for our flights and accommodation. When we returned to Nigeria, she only gave me N50,000. I had no money, nothing. I lost everything. I started calling people for food.
