Popular Nollywood actress, Biola Adebayo, has confirmed her separation from her husband, Oluwaseyi Akinrinde, revealing that the pair have been living apart since April 2024.
The actress made the emotional announcement in a heartfelt Instagram post on Tuesday, coinciding with her ex-husband’s birthday.
In the post, Biola penned a touching message:
“Happy birthday to my ex-husband and my baby daddy. I pray that grace will abound unto you… May God continue to light your path and bless you beyond your expectations in Jesus’ name.”
She went on to officially confirm their split, stating:
“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.”
Biola expressed her disappointment over the breakdown of the marriage and offered an apology to her fans and supporters:
“To everyone that feels disappointed, 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.”
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In a deeply personal reflection, she shared the emotional toll the past year has taken on her:
“While I go about making other people happy in the day, my pillow is drenched with my own tears almost every night for the past 14 months, but I gain strength from Christ who loves me eternally and gave Himself for me.”
Fans and colleagues have since flooded her page with messages of love, support, and prayers during this difficult time.