Popular Nigerian Actress Announces Separation From Her Husband

Nollywood actress Abiola Adebayo has confirmed her separation from her husband, Oluwaseyi Akinrinde, revealing that they parted ways since April 2023 and are now committed to co-parenting their son.

She made the announcement in a post on Instagram on Tuesday while wishing her estranged partner a happy birthday.

“Happy birthday to my ex-husband and my baby daddy,” she wrote. “I pray that grace will abound unto you, I pray you find peace in all your ways, may God continue to light your path and bless you beyond your expectations in Jesus’ name.”

The actress, who hosts Talk To B on YouTube, said the decision to part ways was not easy, but both parties have agreed to co-parent their son peacefully.

“Yes, you heard me right! My husband and I have been separated since April last year, but we have decided to maturely and peacefully co-parent our dear son, who means everything to us.”

Addressing fans who may feel disappointed, she added, “I’m sincerely sorry, I wished it worked, but it’s better to stay alive to tell the story. Please keep us in your prayers.”

She also spoke on the emotional toll the experience has had on her.

“While I go about making other people happy in the day, my pillow is drenched with my tears almost every night for the past 14 months,” she said.

“But I gain strength from Christ who loves me eternally and gave himself for me.”

Adebayo ended the post by encouraging followers to show kindness, adding that people often carry silent battles.

“Let’s learn to be kind to people, you have no idea what others are going through until they say it.”

Recall that in 2023, Adebayo explained why she and her husband had a brief courtship before marrying in April 2021.

On her YouTube channel, she said, “I realised that we had a lot in common. We did not court for long. We got married in less than six months after we started dating because I knew what I wanted.”

The couple welcomed their first child, a boy, in April 2023 via a surrogate mother.