“I lost everything,” Tito Harrison opens up about battling liver disease, chronic ulcer

• In an interview with Talk with B, Nollywood actor Tito Harrison opened up about hitting rock bottom after battling liver disease and a chronic ulcer
• He emphasised the unwavering support of his wife during his toughest times
• The actor shared insights into his career journey and the challenges faced in the industry, igniting reactions from netizens 

In an interview on Biola Adebayo’s Talk To B show, Nollywood actor Tito Harrison openly discussed a deeply traumatic period in his life marked by illness and financial despair. 

The veteran Yoruba actor opened up about how liver disease and a chronic ulcer left him bedridden, and stripped him of everything he owned, including his house and cars.

"I sold my house, car, and everything I had to pay hospital bills. After moving to a rented house, I couldn’t afford the rent anymore, so we had to stay at my mother-in-law’s place,” Harrison explained. 

Throughout this difficult journey, his wife, Tayelolu’s unwavering support shone as a beacon of hope. Harrison tearfully praised her, stating,

“The luck I had was my wife. When I was battling with liver disease and a chronic ulcer, my wife stood by me when everybody left me. It is good to have a good wife. If I come to this world again, it is my wife I will marry.”

He recounted the fear and despair that permeated his condition. He said,

"I survived and I trekked from Victoria Island to Iyana Ipaja. In my head, I'd think that I'll faint, but then go ahead to buy a sachet of water and pour it on my head. Until God said I have come to test you the way God tested Job." 

Harrison revealed that his ordeal grew so severe that he fell into a coma for three days, during which time his children were encouraged by their mother that he would recover. 

He also addressed the judgment he faced in the industry, recalling how some even mocked his situation. 

“Some people granted an interview, saying, ‘It is finished for Tito Harrison, he’s now living with his mother-in-law.’ I have the testimony to that. I didn’t throw away the magazine. Even if it had been so, if you can’t rally around me, you don’t vilify me or kill my reputation,” he stated.

Tito Harrison speaks about his career in the entertainment industry 

Before his health challenges, Harrison shared insights into his career, noting that he started as a scriptwriter before transitioning to acting and directing. He expressed his perseverance, emphasising, “If you are alive, the journey continues.” 

After years of challenges and shifting from stage plays to private television, he recounted meeting Charly Boy and contributing to the television industry with the show ‘Candid Camera’, which later stopped due to political constraints.

Harrison's commitment to his craft continued despite the setbacks, as he delved into the Yoruba acting industry at the advice of his friend Saheed Balogun. 

He stated that his journey led him to important connections, including Antar Laniyan and Oga Bello, which enriched his experience in the industry, alongside Yinka Quadri. 

However, joining the Odun Ifa Caucus made him develop hatred because they wanted him to learn something he already knew.

“I am not a protégé of Odun Ifa, rather I am  a friend, and being delimited to learn work from them in which I had the  knowledge, made me develop hatred.”

He also spoke about the financial challenges he faced after his sickness, stating,

“People know Tito Harrison is back but the pathetic side is people don’t want to pay; there was a particular movie set I had to beg the producer to pay me 30k to take home.”

His emotional revelation during the interview has garnered widespread attention and reaction from netizens. 

Reactions trail Tito Harrison's revelation

@topecole wrote: “Chai I really loved this guy movies mehn. A very good actor. Life ehnn. You just can’t explain it.”

@itrackNG wrote: “Just look at how he’s now looking 🤦 Majority of these celebs are not so glamorous in their private lives tbh. May God make it easier for us all.”

@killgotti wrote: “You go notice say people disappear you go know say something really do them. This life sha. Make God dey help person.”

@daracmee_ wrote: “I hope he gets back on his feet, he was such a good actor.” 

@DammyA86 wrote: “You will never know the value of good health until you are sick and bedridden. Thank God he has a good wife and he recovered despite the odds and losses.” 

@denleplatini wrote: “This guy used to be one of my favourites back then.Thank God.”

@victoriaakpobssa8291 wrote: “I don't always comment on any show, but this one is exceptional. I watched this program last night from US and I felt in my spirit to sow a seed into Mr Harrison's life, I just sent a token to his UBA account. Mr Harrison, Keep doing what you know how to do best.”

@jellylollyomo2674 wrote: “Oyimbo yii nooni, the voice is still intact. God is your strength. I need to thank Mrs Harrison... take your flowers.”

@modupeolubiyi4254 wrote: “Mr Tito Harrison's wife needs to be encouraged.”

@olalekanmayowa4134  wrote: “I am here because of this man you've brought on air today!!

God please bless him and restore all his lost and past Glory.”

@olayemifamobio6261 wrote: “People like this need to rise and shine again! A GoFund me or crowd funding for him wouldn't be a bad idea, God bless you Dr B.”

@Modupeola Nosimot wrote: ‘Aunt Biola please even if you won't help anyone again, pls and pls help this man. I was watching a movie when this notification popped up I had to postpone the movie for later when I saw this man, I was shocked coz I kept asking myself where as this man been.”

Nollywood actress Ayo Adesanya opens up about abusive marriage in emotional interview

Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that Ayo Adesanya shared how she endured domestic abuse for a decade, as her ex-husband physically and emotionally tormented her. 

She revealed her ex-husband controlled her career, stopping her from acting and threatened to harm her if she didn't comply. 

This abuse led to Adesanya becoming an alcoholic, and she felt trapped due to the shame of people judging her for not being able to keep a man.