Pap for breakfast, lunch, dinner, pastor recounts actress wife’s sacrifice

Seun Osigbesan, a senior pastor of Gracemade Christian Center, and the husband of Nollywood actress Seun Osigbesan, has publicly celebrated her resilience and sacrifice, revealing how she single-handedly shouldered the financial burden of their home for several years during a difficult period in their marriage.

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Speaking at a church event in a now-circulating video, he celebrated her 40th birthday, the cleric recounted how the “The Johnsons” actress remained steadfast and supportive even when he had nothing to contribute financially.

“You know, if I need anything, I am very comfortable to ask her because I know that she will come through. Even when I did not have anything, she was consistent and never complained. She carried a lot of burden, real bills, for at least seven years and never complained,” he said.

He noted that beyond financial support, her words of affirmation played a crucial role in sustaining his confidence during that phase.

“She always tells me, ‘Baby, I believe in you, you can do it, you are a great man, you are a millionaire.’ Now she says, ‘You are a billionaire, we have crossed into billions in Jesus’ name.’ She kept speaking those words into my life, and that kept me going,” the husband added.

The pastor went further to describe the depth of their struggles, recalling moments when the family could not afford basic necessities.

“There was a time in our family when we could not afford diapers, and she used black nylon as diapers for the children. That went on for weeks. At a point, what the family ate was pap for breakfast, pap for lunch and pap for dinner. Yet, she never complained,” he said.

According to him, despite the hardship, she never criticised him or expressed frustration over their situation, but instead remained patient and encouraging.

“She never said, ‘What kind of man is this?’ She never made me feel like I was failing. She was just that kind of person, very tolerant and deeply supportive,” he said.

He described her as an extraordinary woman whose strength and faith carried the family through their most trying times, urging members of the congregation to appreciate her.

“I do not know where they made her from, but she is an amazing woman. Please help me thank her,” he said, praying that the next phase of her life would be filled with greater fulfilment and success.

Seun had been part of The Johnsons, a Nigerian TV series produced by Rogers Ofime, which aired on Africa Magic. It focused on an average Nigerian family in Lagos, Nigeria and the challenges they face.
The programme made its debut in 2012 and ended in 2024.

Osigbesan, who is known for her role in the television series The Johnsons left the show in 2022, and was ordained as a pastor in 2023, marking a significant step in her spiritual journey alongside her acting career.