Nollywood actress Irewole Olaniyan has responded to allegations of a three-year affair with a married man, denying the duration and nature of the relationship. In a statement posted on her social media, she acknowledged having a few dates with the man but insisted she ended things after learning he was married. She said she did not hide their outings, including a restaurant video that later surfaced, because she was unaware of his marital status at the time. According to her, the man's wife, Maryam, discovered the interaction about a year later, by which point the relationship had already ended.
Olaniyan claimed she apologised to Maryam, who accepted it, though Maryam disputed the extent of the relationship. She stated she would not have dated the man had she known he was married and accused the wife of making false claims to gain attention. She also alleged that Maryam privately threatened to damage her reputation and frequently linked her public outings with unrelated men to affairs. Mary Edris, who first accused Olaniyan, claimed the affair lasted three years, included financial support from her husband for film projects and trips, and involved a September 2024 trip to South Africa—details Olaniyan's statement does not address. Mary Edris deleted her original post and has offered no evidence beyond screenshots. After Olaniyan's statement, Mary reportedly mocked it online with the words, "Debunking left and right." The husband has not made any public comment.
Irewole Olaniyan admits to dating a man she later discovered was married, undermining her claim of complete innocence. Her statement fails to address specific allegations of financial support and a trip to South Africa, leaving key parts of the accusation unchallenged. The wife's public mockery after the apology suggests the dispute is far from resolved. Without evidence from either side, the truth hinges on which version of events people choose to believe.
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