By Babalola Seyi
Marriage is a union of two people from diverse backgrounds. It has ups and downs like any other partnership, and tragically, it occasionally results to the separation of the persons involved. While it is commonly stated that love is a lovely thing, it may occasionally turn sour if not properly cultivated.
While many people hope to go down the aisle at least once in their lives, this does not always happen. However, due to their famous status, when a celebrity has a marriage issue, it becomes the talk of the town.
Below are some Nigerian celebrities who have parted ways with their partner in 2022.
Funke Akindele and JJC Skillz
Funke Akindele, known professionally as Jenifa, is a Nigerian film actress and producer. Funke married Otunba Adeola Kehinde Oloyede on May 26, 2012, however the marriage ended in 2013 owing to a disagreement, lack of agreement, and her infertility at the time.
In May 2016, the actress married Nigerian rapper Abdulrasheed Bello a.k.a JJC Skillz in London, and the couple welcomed twin sons in December 2018.
On June 30, 2022, rapper JJC Skillz revealed on his Instagram account to his friends and relatives that his marriage with the award-winning actress had ended.
Although the reason for separation is still unknown, a few weeks back, JJC Skillz son from another lady, Benito, claimed that there was trouble in Bello’s household as he made accusations of infidelity in the home.
Cha Cha Eke
Charity Eke, popularly known as Cha Cha Eke is a Nigerian actress from Ebonyi State.
Cha Cha Eke married movie director Austin Faani Ikechukwu in 2013, a marriage which has produced 4 kids — three girls, and a boy.
Two years ago, the Nollywood actress made a video, telling her fans that she was done with her marriage to Austin Faani, reasons which she decided to withhold, five days after making the video, she did another one telling her fans that she has bipolar disorder and that she is still with her partner.
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In June 2022, Cha Cha via her Instagram page announced the end of her marriage, the actress shared a cryptic post in which she mentioned that her life is at risk, she wrote; “Leave now Alive, or Leave a Corpse.” This post created lots of reactions from her fans, most people wondering if she had been a victim of domestic violence.
Meanwhile, Austin Faani cleared the air in a post explaining that he has never laid his hands on Cha Cha Eke or any woman.
Yewande Adekoya
Nigerian actress and filmmaker, Yewande Adekoya’s marriage also hit the rocks. In 2013, the Nollywood actress married Abiodun Ishola Thomas, a union that has been blessed with two kids.
In April 2022, the mother of two announced the end of her marriage, due to the infidelity on the part of her husband and several counts of emotional abuse.
According to Yewande, she had been a victim of emotional abuse for 14 years, long before they were married, she further explained that Ishola Thomas has never treated her right. The actress further claimed that she had always been begging him to show her love. Also, she explained that she had always been the financial backbone of the family, which she never complained about.
Nevertheless, Yewande Adekoya asserted that she still loves Ishola Thomas despite his bad attitude to her.
Korra Obidi
American-based Nigerian, Anita Obidi Korra, popularly known as Korra Obidi is a multi-talented dancer, singer, actress, and model
In 2018, Korra Obidi married an American doctor and sports therapist Dr Justin Dean, a marriage that produced two daughters but lasted for 4 years.
Dean announced on his social media accounts that he was done with the marriage reasons which he blamed on infidelity, narcissism, and lack of accountability, he further explained that he needed to protect his mental health. Dr Jean Dustin also claimed that his estranged wife was a cheat.
Meanwhile, Korra in her defence, explained that she wasn’t a cheat but had an affair once before she went to America, she also said that she was still inconclusive at that period, the dancer further explained that upon getting to America, she opened up about her extra-marital affairs.
Korra Obidi also accused her ex-husband of cheating as she shared a video of Justin Dean with a lady which he took on a trip to Brazil.