Fans of Nollywood actor, Bolanle Ninalowo and the entire Nigerian movie industry have been taken aback after the announcement of his split from his wife Bunmi on Friday, 31 August.
The actor announced the separation on his Instagram page, @iamnino_b, with the caption “Finally, I accept the reality of the end to a road”.
Ninalowo, in a long post wrote; “A sad reality that gives room and hope for a brighter and more fulfilling future. A reality that is SAD for my loving and adorable children but necessary for a peaceful and loveable future.
“A sad reality I prayed,
nutured and worked tirelessly hard never to experience for the sake of all. A sad reality I now have to accept as I realise that my kids are much grown with better sense of understanding and knowledge of my pain and struggles regarding them.
“A sad reality that screams that I wont live or be around forever and must take care of my health and mental state for the goodness of all.
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“May God help me and reward me with all I truly deserve or punish me for all I have done wrong if that be the case. In the end, we will all live with the consequences of our actions. Sad but real and true!
“Now I have to do and be better for the sake of the same children I fought so hard never to be seperated from. The journey thus far only makes me stronger as I come to terms with what I truly need and deserve for all my relentless hard work, yet I stand tall as I break this sad but true news to the same world who adores my beautiful family and I.
“My wife and I have decided to go our separate ways and headed for an irreconcilable marriage dissolution. Please respect our privacy and pray for us during this process as we heal and move on with our independent lives while jointly taking care of what we love most, our children. God bless all.”
This has led to mixed reactions from fans as many noted that Ninalowo’s marriage looked ‘perfect’.
On Twitter, @Dami4reign said: ”If bolanle Ninalowo and his wife of 18 years can break up, wetin make you reason sey you and that your “forever is the deal” no go break up?”
One Alao Abiodun in his comment recalled how Ninalowo, in an interview with Chude, admitted cheating on his wife several times in the past, but he sought for her forgiveness, checked himself to see how things can work out.
“Most likely, his estranged wife is yet to heal mentally and emotionally from the past events,” Abiodun stated.
Another commentator Faderera described the news as a sad one.
“They are one couple I really admire from afar with that ‘they are perfect’ thought. Wonder what could have happened.”
Another Nigerian TeeTalk @obajemujnr said: “Every time I watch this couple on Instagram or TikTok, I scream “God when”, now that they just prove to me that not all the glitter is gold, my generation asks for the last time “What keeps a home”?”
@theladyjane_ also reacted to the breakup and said, “Bolanle Ninalowo announced the crash of his marriage and all of a sudden y’all don’t believe in love anymore.”
@TaofiqSz on his part commented, “All this muscle but Bolanle Ninalowo no fit carry his marriage.”
@Real_jaeflex weighed in, “Their marriage looked perfect on social media, another lesson for those that emulate and crave the love life of their celebrities.”