Nollywood actress Bimpe Akintunde has opened up about the breakdown of her marriage to Yousuph O. Ganiyu, disclosing that she began facing serious marital issues during the first trimester of her second pregnancy. In an interview with BBC Yoruba, Akintunde said her husband responded to her pregnancy with complaints rather than support, leaving her emotionally devastated. "I cried when I was carrying my second pregnancy," she said. "God gave me my second daughter as a gift because it wasn't up to three months of being pregnant that I started experiencing issues in my marriage. He was always questioning if I was the first woman to get pregnant."
Akintunde described the period as one of the most painful in her life, though she now sees her daughter as a source of strength. She publicly confirmed the end of the marriage in May, sharing that the relationship took a difficult turn before the birth of her second child. She reflected on the journey as one filled with lessons, tears, strength and personal growth, choosing to rebuild quietly rather than be defined by the failure.
The actress married Ganiyu in June 2023 during a Nikkah ceremony, at which she revealed he already had two wives and expressed gratitude for finding love. In May 2025, she posted a heartfelt tribute to him online, detailing his intentionality and their love story. However, later that year, Ganiyu sparked speculation about marital problems, though no official explanation was given. Akintunde urged women not to rush into marriage, advising couples to spend time understanding each other's character before committing. "Don't see anything bad in being a first, second, third and fourth wife to a man," she said. "If you ever meet someone and he says he wants to marry you quickly, make sure you spend time with him even if it's just three months to study his character and behaviour."
Bimpe Akintunde celebrated her husband's intentionality in May 2025, just months before confirming their marriage had collapsed. She described crying throughout her second pregnancy due to his lack of support, contradicting her earlier public portrayal of marital harmony. The timeline suggests she maintained a positive front online while enduring private turmoil. Her advice to study a partner's character rings with particular weight given her own experience.
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