Ayo Adesanya Opens Up on Surviving a Decade-Long Abusive Relationship
Nollywood actress Ayo Adesanya has shared her harrowing experience in an abusive relationship, revealing that she endured years of physical and emotional torment at the hands of her former partner.
Speaking on Chude Jideonwo’s podcast, Adesanya disclosed that her ex-lover, who is also the father of her son, would physically assault her even in public, sometimes showing up on movie sets to create scenes. She recounted how onlookers would gather outside her house just to witness the abuse, and she often concealed bruises with sunglasses, making people believe it was a fashion choice.
Despite several failed attempts to leave, Adesanya finally escaped in the middle of the night after three unsuccessful tries. She also acknowledged the support of her colleagues, including Bimbo Akintola and Remi Surutu, who tried to intervene but faced resistance. Surutu, in particular, nearly confronted her abuser physically.
The actress also revealed that after giving birth to her son abroad, she returned to Nigeria and sent him to live with her mother because her ex did not want to see him. However, he later created a scene at her mother’s house and forcefully took their child.
Addressing her decision to remain unmarried, Adesanya shared that she attempted another relationship but lost her partner to someone with greater influence.
Her revelations have sparked widespread reactions, with fans expressing shock at how she endured such a relationship for ten years. Many also shared personal experiences and observations that confirmed her story.
