Hajia Bisi Bisimilai is no stranger to the Lagos social scene. Her presence isn’t only linked to her former marriage to popular Fuji musician, Saheed Osupa, but also to her prominent family background. She is the daughter of renowned Oyo billionaire, Alhaji Bisimilai, a key player in the Oil, Gas, and Construction sectors.
Just a few days ago, the well-known gold jeweler unveiled her new venture—an 18-carat gold jewelry store and an exclusive Senegalese fashion boutique—located on Opebi Street in Ikeja, Lagos. The grand opening attracted several notable society women from Lagos.
In an exclusive interview with City People’s Assistant Society Editor, Abiola Orisile, Hajia Bisi opened up about the collapse of her marriage to Saheed Osupa, her efforts to save it, and other personal revelations.
Let us go a little personal, your husband, King Saheed Osupa, a few weeks ago, said that he was not married, adding that he does not have any Bismilai’s as a wife, how do you feel about his utterances?
It’s quite funny to hear him talk that way. If Saheed said he doesn’t have a wife that means he doesn’t have a wife. He may be saying the truth. We have been separated for over 5 years now.
Everybody has his or her own challenges. Our marriage is blessed with 2 wonderful brilliant kids. If he said that he doesn’t have a wife, I don’t feel bad about it. He is a musician after all. Don’t forget that he may say I am the love of his life tomorrow. I am not affected by it knowing that I have not offended him or done anything wrong.
How did he move out, you had a fight?
No, we didn’t have a fight we enjoyed a very good relationship. He told me he was getting an office at Magodo and he went to have it. He then stopped coming, giving different excuses and I tried my best to know why he stopped coming home, but to no avail. Until he had that interview and said he didn’t have a wife, so I don’t have a husband too.
You are humble and sweet, why don’t you look for a way to pacify him?