Celebrity marriages in Nigeria have become a prominent topic of discussion due to the frequent rate at which these unions are falling apart.
While some continue to flourish, others sadly come to an end, leaving fans in disbelief.
Here, we’ll delve into four notable celebrity marriages that regrettably ended in 2023.
Bolanle Ninalowo
The news of popular Nollywood actor Bolanle Ninalowo and his wife Bunmi ending their 17-year marriage left fans utterly stunned.
Ninalowo himself shared this heartbreaking revelation on his Instagram page, explaining that the separation was in the best interest of all parties involved.
It’s worth noting that this isn’t the first time the couple has made headlines for their tumultuous relationship. In 2017, during an interview with Genevieve Magazine, the actor confirmed their split after 12 years together, but they managed to reconcile in 2018.
Yomi Gold
Renowned Yoruba actor and producer Yomi Alore, also known as Yomi Gold, publicly announced the dissolution of his second marriage to Meenah in January 2023.
Gold took full responsibility for the marriage’s breakdown and praised his wife as a “good person” while sharing the news.
BRed
Nigerian artiste Adebayo Adeleke, popularly known as BRed, saw his marriage to Faith Johnson come to an end in 2023 amidst allegations of abuse and infidelity.
The estranged couple, who share a son named Adetayo Oshioke Adeleke, born in 2019, have unfollowed each other on Instagram and engaged in public disputes on social media.
Faridah Sobowale
Farida gained widespread attention when reports of her attempted suicide surfaced online.
The Lagos socialite’s suicide attempt followed the collapse of her two-month-old marriage to her now-estranged husband, Demola Odulaja. Odulaja, in an interview with Yoruba social commentator ArewaTopeFamous, cited Sobowale’s alleged promiscuous behavior as the reason for the marriage’s demise.
