Veteran Yoruba Nollywood actress Bimbo Akinsanya has spoken candidly about her past marriage, revealing the challenges that contributed to her current status as a single mother.
In a recent interview on Kunle Afod’s YouTube channel, the acclaimed actress—well known for her roles in indigenous Yoruba films—shared insights into her brief marital journey.
Akinsanya, a respected figure in the Yoruba movie industry, revealed that her marriage lasted just a little over a year before she made the difficult choice to leave. .
At the time of the separation, her child was only three months old. Despite facing emotional turmoil and societal expectations, the actress said she chose what she believed was best for both herself and her child.
Responding to public criticism, Akinsanya pointed out that many people are quick to judge women in similar situations without considering the sacrifices they make behind the scenes.
She highlighted the immense challenges of raising a child alone from infancy, particularly while facing societal stigmas that often cast single mothers in a negative light.
Beyond her personal experiences, the actress also opened up about her choice to step back from Nollywood. The demands of motherhood, coupled with the long hours and frequent travel involved in film production, made it difficult to balance both roles.
Prioritizing her child’s well-being, she decided to leave the movie industry and turn to business ventures that offered her greater flexibility and allowed her to be more actively involved in her child’s upbringing.
She said: “I’m a single mother. My marriage didn’t work out. I left my husband’s house when my child was just three months old. The marriage lasted about a year and four months. I told people that usually blame me to try it if it’s easy to take a three-month-old child out of her marriage and breastfeed the child for over a year. I tell them to search their conscience if it’s right, because most people believe that women who move out of their husband’s house are promiscuous.”
Watch interview below