“My First Husband Felt Threatened By My Success”

Nollywood actress Laide Bakare has opened up about her experiences in two failed marriages, revealing that her first husband allegedly felt threatened by her financial independence and success.

The actress made this disclosure during an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, where she recounted the challenges she faced in her first marriage and the circumstances that led to its collapse.

Bakare explained that she had hoped to build a family with a supportive partner who would respect her ambitions and allow her to maintain her independence.

However, she claimed that her former husband became uncomfortable with her financial strength and ability to provide for herself.

According to the actress, the issues began while they were still dating, as she alleged that her vehicles would be returned in poor condition, leaving her unable to use them. She said her former husband would subsequently replace them.

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She further disclosed that after their relationship broke down, she lost virtually everything, including the house she was living in, forcing her to start her life all over again.

Recounting her experience, Bakare said she travelled to the United States and returned to further restrictions from her former husband.

“My first husband was threatened by me being financially free and succeeding,” she stated.
The actress also spoke about her prolonged custody battle, revealing that she had been fighting for custody of her children for the past ten years.

She claimed that although she secured custody of the children at one point, she was subsequently denied access to them.

Bakare’s revelations have brought renewed attention to her marital experiences, particularly the challenges surrounding financial independence, family life and her ongoing struggle for access to her children