Nollywood actress Biola Fowosere has opened up about her ex-husband's abandonment, revealing that he left her and their children without explanation, triggering a severe depression that required 18 months of hospitalization. During an emotional interview on African A-List, Fowosere said she still does not understand what she did wrong.
Actress breaks down over unresolved questions
Fowosere expressed her desire to confront her ex-husband about his sudden departure. 'The only person I'd really want to ask a question is my ex-husband. I'd really like to ask him what I did wrong because I did nothing before he left me and the kids. I want to ask what my children and I did to deserve what he did to us,' she said.
Mental health crisis and hospitalization
The actress disclosed that the separation plunged her into a mental health crisis. 'I spent one year and six months in the hospital battling depression after he left. I almost ran mad,' she recounted. Fowosere emphasized that the abandonment was sudden and without any prior warning or explanation.
Complete loss of contact for seven years
Fowosere revealed that her ex-husband cut off all communication after leaving. 'We are not in contact. Since he left, we haven't seen him. He blocked us seven years ago,' she said. The actress has been solely responsible for raising their children ever since.
Career background and rise to fame
Born in Oyo State and raised in Ibadan, Fowosere began her acting career in 2009. She gained widespread recognition after starring in the movie Iyawo Esu alongside veteran actor Femi Adebayo. She has since appeared in numerous Yoruba productions such as Abebi, Logun Ofe, Aromimawe, and Olori. In addition to acting, she runs her own YouTube channel, BiolafowosereTV, where she releases independent content.
Broader context of domestic abandonment in Nollywood
Fowosere's story adds to a growing list of Nigerian actresses who have spoken publicly about domestic abandonment, mental health struggles, and the financial burdens of single motherhood in an industry with limited structural support. Her candid interview marks one of her most emotionally vulnerable public appearances to date.
