By peace Udugba
Famous Nigerian actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has been released from prison.
The actor regained his freedom on Friday, November 14, 2025, after being cleared by the Court of Appeal.
The development was announced by his colleague and friend, Yomi Fabiyi, in a Facebook post on Friday night.
Fabiyi, who had been a vocal advocate for Baba Ijesha’s release, wrote:
You are now officially FREE AND OUT.
Baba Ijesha is not just back but BETTER.
*I’m also happy you were cleared by the APPEAL COURT of ever having sex with or defiling any child/minor. The 7-year-old story was a charade. We live in a terrible world where sentiments and wickedness rise above the rule of law and truth.
Baba Ijesha was initially sentenced to 16 years in prison on July 14, 2022, by the Lagos State High Court for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl.
