28/08/2026
The son of late Yoruba actor Kunle Adetokunbo, popularly known as Defo Tunfulu, has penned an emotional tribute to his father, apologising for not heeding his advice while he was still alive.
Defo Tunfulu was widely known for his role in Yemi My Lover and was a familiar face in the Yoruba film industry.
In a post on X, his son expressed deep regret over choosing football instead of following his father’s advice to pursue acting.
He wrote: “Papa, if you can read this, I’m just telling you I wish I had listened to you back then, but God knows best. I’m so sorry for all I have done to you. Please keep resting, Papa. I’m truly sorry.
Now I’m facing it. I don’t even have a roof over my head because of disobedience. Football has changed me a lot because now I’m not even playing. I’m shouting for those academies, professional players and grassroots players.
I wish we had listened to each other then. Let me play the game, but you wanted me to do film. I can’t ever stop regretting.”