Nollywood actress Biola Bayo has refuted claims that she experienced physical or domestic abuse from her former husband.
In a report published by Famous9ja last week, Biola disclosed that she and her estranged husband, who separated in April last year, have mutually agreed to co-parent their son in a peaceful and responsible way.
Addressing those who may feel let down, she offered a heartfelt apology, expressing her deep wish that her marriage had worked out. However, she emphasized that it’s more important to stay alive to share the story.
She urged her fans to keep them in their prayers, highlighting the painful irony of bringing joy to others while silently crying herself to sleep almost every night for the past 14 months.
Biola Bayo took to her Instagram page to update the post announcing her divorce, making it clear that her ex-husband never laid a finger on her.
She emphasized that there was never any incident of physical abuse or violence in their marriage. The actress and podcaster also urged netizens to practice kindness, reminding them that they never truly know what others may be silently going through.
“My Ex husband, Seyi has never laid a finger on me and I never did as well. We never ever had any physical abuse or v!olent issue from either of us. Let us learn to be kind to people. You have no idea what others are going through until they say it”.
Their separation occurred less than two years after the birth of their child. In 2023, after many years of waiting, Biola Bayo joyfully welcomed her first child in her 40s. She had previously opened up about her painful journey to motherhood, revealing that she endured one failed IVF, a cancelled surrogate cycle, and three unsuccessful surrogate attempts within two years before finally being blessed with her son.