After a public arrest for her charity work, the Nollywood star receives a life-changing endorsement from the President’s son to secure a permanent shop.
Nollywood actress Sarah Martins described her week as a journey “from disgrace to grace” after receiving a ₦20 million donation for her charity from Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu.
The transformative gift comes just one day after Martins was arrested by Lagos environmental officials for allegedly violating street vending laws during a public cooking outreach to feed the vulnerable.
An emotional Martins announced the support in a video on Friday, where a representative for Tinubu presented the funds, explaining they were intended for her to secure a proper shop—a move that would legitimize the very activity she was arrested for. The representative added that Tinubu would also fully equip the new space with industrial appliances.
“From the office of the President, our philanthropic youth leader, Mr Seyi Tinubu, just supported my NGO with N20 million,” a grateful Martins said. “He didn’t only give me N20 million. He also promised to take my free food charity outreach to the next level… I am beyond grateful.”
The actress explained that her original motive for cooking on the street was driven by a desire to give hope to those unsure of their next meal. What began as a violation has now turned into a powerful partnership, ensuring her charitable work can continue and expand from a permanent, safe location.
