‘Movie-like shock,’ Mansura Isa confirms collapse of second marriage

Popular Kannywood actress, Mansura Isa, has confirmed the collapse of her second marriage, describing the experience as abrupt, shocking, and reminiscent of a scene from a movie.

“I married for love. You know what they say, love is blind. But it turns out he had a different agenda, not real love,” she said.

Mansura’s second marriage first drew public attention in June 2024, following viral videos from the wedding where the bride price was reportedly set at ₦1 million. The union came after her separation from popular actor Sani Danja, with whom she shares four children—Iman, Khalifa, Sultan, and Sudais.

According to Mansura, she met her second husband while securing a business deal in Lagos. She was introduced to him through an uncle, and he soon began helping with the contract. “He suddenly proposed marriage, and I accepted, thinking he was genuine. He even said I could continue my film career. We got married at night, and the next morning, he left for Lagos,” she recounted.

However, the relationship quickly took a dark turn. During the wedding, the man presented a contract for her to sign, authorizing him to manage a ₦4 billion deal on her behalf. After obtaining her signature, he allegedly cut her off from the contract negotiations and ceased all communication.

“I never saw him again after that. He stopped answering my calls and eventually divorced me,” she said. Mansura later learned from Lagos-based contacts that her husband had claimed he “forgot” he was married.

Fati Mohammad, during the interview, defended Kannywood actresses against stereotypes suggesting that they are prone to failed marriages. She explained that actresses are often targeted by men who marry them out of lust rather than love. “People assume women refuse to stay in marriage because they’re used to luxury, but it’s not that simple,” she stated.

Despite the heartbreak, Mansura Isa said she has accepted her fate and is focusing on moving forward.