Nollywood actor, Emeka Ike, has opened up about a prolonged period of battling depression, marital woes and facing a career downturn within the movie industry.
The actor, who was absent from
screens for a considerable time, shared his story in a revealing interview on
Channels Television’s ‘Rubbin’ Minds’, hosted by Hero Daniels.
The actor revealed the painful
chapters of his divorce from Suzanne Emma, offering intricate details of the
ordeal.
The dissolution of their
14-year-old marriage by a Lagos Island Customary Court in 2017 was marked by
Emma’s allegations of incessant battery against thr actor.
Ike disclosed that the
subsequent online bullying and social media scrutiny prevented him from
publicly addressing the accusations, ultimately resulting in substantial
financial losses.
The actor, visibly affected by
the fallout, shared the staggering impact on his life, including the closure of
his secondary school, St. Nicholas College, and the shutdown of a significant
investment amounting to over N480 million.
Ike’s emotional account
revealed the pleas from family members, who knelt before the court in a
desperate attempt to salvage the marriage.
Despite their efforts, Emma
insisted on the divorce, leaving Ike puzzled and questioning the underlying
psychology of her decision.
The actor further hinted at a
possible external influence, suggesting that his ex-wife might have been
coerced or manipulated into the divorce by unnamed individuals.
The interview shed light on the
multifaceted challenges, emotional toll, and complexities surrounding Emeka
Ike’s journey through this tumultuous period of his personal life.
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