By Cynthia Johnson
The year 2023 having been a tough one for celebrity marriages in Nigeria, has had several high-profile couples calling it quits. Here are five celebrity marriage crashes as gathered by Quest Times in 2023;
1. Bolanle Ninalowo And Bunmi
September saw the end of the 17-year marriage of well-known Nollywood actor Bolanle Ninalowo and his wife, Bunmi. Ninalowo posted the sad news to his Instagram page, saying that the breakup was best for all parties.
2. Yomi Gold And Meenah
In January, Yoruba actor and producer Yomi Gold announced the dissolution of his second marriage to Meenah. Gold took responsibility for the breakdown of the union and referred to his wife as a “good person.”
3. Adebayo Adeleke And Faith
News of the separation of Nigerian musician Adebayo Adeleke, popularly known by his stage name BRed, and his wife Faith Johnson broke this year. The couple stopped following one another on Instagram and have continued criticizing one another online.
4. Faridah And Demola Odulaja
It was reported that Faridah, the Lagos socialite, had attempted suicide after her two-month-old marriage to Demola Odulaja ended. She was rescued from jumping off the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos. The news was confirmed by Odulaja, who said his two-month-old marriage to Sobowale failed due to alleged infidelity.
5. Bukola Awoyemi And Damola
Popular Nollywood actress Bukola Awoyemi, professionally known as Arugba, officially separated from her husband, actor Damola Olatunji this year. The actress had previously moved out of the actor’s house over alleged infidelity, a rumour denied by the actor.
The reasons for these breakups are varied, but they serve as a reminder that even the most seemingly perfect relationships can fail.