Scarlet Gomez goes public in search of 2010 mystery helper

Nollywood actress Scarlet Gomez is searching for a mystery man who provided her with food and support during a difficult period in 2010. Additionally, she is preparing to attempt a Guinness World Record for the largest film audience in Nigeria this September.
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Nollywood actress Scarlet Gomez has once again stirred conversations online, this time with a heartfelt story about kindness she can’t forget. Days ago, the award-winning actress took to Instagram to share the story of a man she met in 2010, who became an unexpected blessing during one of the toughest periods of her life.
In her post, Scarlet recalled how the man, who lived in her neighborhood around Eric Manuel, Bode Thomas, Surulere, Lagos and also attended her church, Petra, would look out for her in the most selfless way.
“Every Sunday after church this guy would take me to Olaiya in Surulere and buy me Amala with ‘orisirisi’ “, she wrote. “As a girl not used to kind gestures from guys without wanting anything in return, I was suspicious at first.”
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