Lagos, March 12, 2025 – Nigerian comedian and skit maker Ganiu Morufu, popularly known as Ijoba Lande, has publicly extended forgiveness to fellow actor Babatunde Tayo Bernard, better known as Baba Tee, following a highly publicized scandal involving Lande’s estranged wife, Darasimi. The heartfelt gesture, shared in a video posted on X by @Olamide0fficial at 8:20 AM WAT today, has sparked widespread reactions across social media.
“I have forgiven you from the bottom of my heart Baba Tee, I swear to Almighty Allah.”
– Ijoba Lande pic.twitter.com/2ce9uONdkk
— OLAMIDE 🌸💖 (@Olamide0fficial) March 12, 2025
In the video, Ijoba Lande is seen standing against a wooden backdrop, wearing a casual beige jacket, while a second image shows him in a black hoodie against a scenic outdoor setting. With a composed demeanor, Lande declared, “I have forgiven you from the bottom of my heart, Baba Tee, I swear to Almighty Allah.” The statement comes in the wake of allegations that Baba Tee had a brief encounter with Darasimi during a “Truth or Dare” game, an incident that led to the breakdown of Lande’s marriage and ignited a firestorm of controversy in Nigeria’s entertainment industry.
The scandal gained traction after Lande accused his wife of infidelity with multiple actors, including Baba Tee, in early March 2025. Darasimi, however, refuted claims of sexual involvement, stating in an interview that she only sat on Baba Tee’s lap during the game and challenged Lande to provide evidence of cheating. Baba Tee, in a separate apology video on March 11, expressed deep remorse, admitting his actions were a mistake and pleading for forgiveness from Lande and their fans.
As the story continues to unfold, many await Lande’s next steps and whether this act of forgiveness will mend the fractured relationships within Nigeria’s entertainment circle.
