Nafisat, the newlywed wife of Nigerian actor Akin Olaiya, has publicly accused him of domestic violence, confirming their marriage has ended. In a viral video posted Wednesday, she stated she left the marriage several months after the wedding due to mistreatment and emotional pain. "Last few months, I left my marriage because I'm in pain, I'm mistreated. I feel like I did not matter. And nobody is going to stay in a marital home that goes with violence," she said. She confirmed they have not been together since last year, contradicting any narrative that she left without cause.
Nafisat addressed online speculation about her decision to leave, insisting there were serious private issues that led to the separation. She emphasized that the age gap between her and Olaiya played a role in the dynamics of their relationship, saying, "I was expecting a lot from my ex-husband when I was with him because he's older than me." While declining to reveal specific details of the abuse, she challenged the idea that she could abruptly leave without justification. "It can't be possible. You guys should just think about it and see if it makes sense," she remarked.
She clarified that she is not sharing the full extent of what occurred during the marriage, stating such private matters would not be discussed on social media. Her primary aim, she said, was to correct false assumptions circulating online about the divorce. The video, which has since gone viral, includes her confirmation of the divorce letter circulating online, affirming its authenticity. Akin Olaiya has not issued a public response to the allegations as of the video's release.
Nafisat claims she endured mistreatment in a marriage to a man she looked up to for maturity, yet expected him to uphold standards he allegedly violated. She publicly rejected the idea that she left without cause, pointing to undisclosed private issues. Her refusal to detail the abuse contrasts with her need to defend her actions, placing the burden of proof on a victim. This shifts focus from accountability to justification, even when violence is cited as the reason for exit.
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