“My pillow has been drenched in tears” – Actress Abiola Adebayo confirms separation from husband

By Kazeem Ugbodaga

Nollywood actress and producer Abiola Adebayo has confirmed that she and her husband have been separated for over a year, in a deeply personal and heartfelt revelation that has stirred both sympathy and admiration from fans and colleagues.

In an emotional Instagram post on Monday, the actress, popularly known by her social media handle @biolabayo1, announced that she and her husband went their separate ways in April 2024.

Despite the separation, she affirmed their joint commitment to peacefully co-parent their son, whom she described as their “everything.”

“Yes you heard me right!” she wrote. “My husband and I have been separated since April last year but we have decided to maturely and peacefully co-parent our dear son who means everything to us.”

The post, which has already garnered over 36,000 likes, included a birthday message to her estranged husband.

“Happy birthday to my ex-husband and my baby daddy. I pray that grace will abound unto you… may God continue [to] light your path and bless you beyond your expectations in Jesus name.”

Addressing the inevitable wave of public reaction, Adebayo extended her apologies to those who may feel let down.

“To everyone that feels disappointed, I’m sincerely sorry. I wished it worked, but it’s better to stay alive to tell the story. Please keep us in your prayers,” she appealed.

Adebayo also offered a poignant glimpse into the emotional toll the past year has taken on her: “While I go about making other people happy in the day, my pillow is drenched with my own tears almost every night for the past 14 months, but I gain strength from Christ who loves me eternally and gave Himself for me.”

Adebayo ended her message with a note of encouragement for others who may be silently struggling:
“Let’s learn to be kind to people. You have no idea what others are going through until they say it. SAY UNTO THE RIGHTEOUS ALL IS WELL!”

The revelation was met with an outpouring of love and support in the comments section, with many commending her courage and faith.

One follower wrote: “Abiola, the same God that uses you to put smiles on the faces of others will put a big and genuine smile on yours in Jesus mighty name. Amen.”

Adebayo’s openness adds to a growing trend among Nigerian celebrities choosing to confront private pain with public honesty, seeking healing and solidarity in shared vulnerability.

Her message resonates deeply in an era where curated perfection often masks personal battles, reminding fans and followers of the humanity behind the public persona.