Veteran Nollywood actress Ayo Adesanya has shared heartbreaking details about her past marriage, revealing that she endured a decade of domestic abuse that led her to alcoholism.
In an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Ayo recounted how her ex-husband physically assaulted her whenever he saw her. Despite the abuse, she remained in the marriage due to societal pressure and fear of being judged for not being able to "keep a man."
She revealed that her colleagues, including actress Bimbo Akintola, were furious that she stayed in the marriage. The abuse escalated to the point where her ex-husband allegedly threatened to pluck out her eyes with a knife. He also sent their one-year-old son to Ibadan out of jealousy, believing she was giving the child too much attention.
Reflecting on her ordeal, Ayo admitted that the pain drove her to alcoholism. She also opened up about why her next relationship didn’t work out and how she eventually found her way back to Nollywood.
Ayo Adesanya was previously married to Goriola Hassan, but they are now divorced. She shares a son with him.
“Anywhere my ex-husband saw me he would beat me.
“He beat me so much, I became an alcoholic - but I couldn’t leave because of the shame that people will say I couldn’t keep a man.”
For the first time on TV, veteran actor Ayo Adesanya - who was so big she was already lead star… pic.twitter.com/vjDde7YGbd
— Chude Jideonwo (@Chude) March 1, 2025
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