Actor Baba Ijesha Released from Prison After Serving Five-Year Sentence

Famous Nigerian actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has been released from prison after spending over three years in custody.

The actor regained his freedom on Friday, November 14, 2025, following a ruling by the Appeal Court that cleared him of the sexual assault charges.

Announcing Baba Ijesha’s release, actor Yomi Fabiyi shared a post on Instagram, stating:

“You are now officially FREE AND OUT. Baba Ijesha is not just back but BETTER. I am also happy you were cleared by the APPEAL COURT of ever having sex/defile any child/minor. The 7-year-old story is a charade. We live in a terrible world, where sentiments and wickedness rise above the rule of law and truth.”

Baba Ijesha was previously sentenced to 16 years in prison by the Lagos State High Court on July 14, 2022, after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl.