AfriPulse
Nigerian gospel singer, Shola Allyson has stirred conversation online after she revealed a deeply personal truth about her marriage.
In a candid interview with Oyinmomo TV aired on Sunday evening, the 54-year-old singer—famed for her timeless love classic Eji Owuro—said she is still legally married but no longer lives with her husband.
“I’m married, but I’m not in my husband’s house. We live separately,” she said, surprising many who have long admired her seemingly serene family life.
Allyson explained that her marriage never resembled the fairy-tale narrative many expected.
She said older generations misled young people into believing that love alone guarantees a joyful, lasting ho
According to her, that illusion collapsed under the weight of real-life struggles.
“We lied before,” she said.
“Those older than us didn’t tell us the truth—that marriage is tough. They made us believe that if two people love each other, everything will be perfect. But that wasn’t my reality. I didn’t experience happily ever after. I did everything I could to make it work.”
Her frank admission has triggered widespread reactions, with many praising her honesty and others questioning the silent struggles buried beneath seemingly perfect unions.
Source: RipplesNigeria | Read the Full Story…
