They Were a Distraction!” – Opeyemi Aiyeola Reveals Why She Blocked Colleagues After Marriage

Veteran Nollywood actress, Opeyemi Aiyeola, has opened up about why she distanced herself from her colleagues in the film industry after getting married.

In a recent interview on Oyinmomo TV, Aiyeola revealed that she cut ties with everyone in Nollywood for over a decade following her relocation to the United States with her husband, Olayiwola Abdulwakilu.

She explained that the move was a deliberate personal sacrifice to safeguard her marriage and avoid the common pattern of failed relationships among celebrities.

In her words:

“I stepped away from the industry for more than ten years and I sincerely apologise to my fans. I valued my marriage deeply, so I cut off contact with everyone in the industry.

Let’s give credit to our partners—some complain that entertainers lack stable homes, without knowing the challenges within those marriages. To prevent mine from ending up like that, I stayed away from everyone in Nollywood for 10 years.”

Now a proud mother of two sons, Opeyemi says she’s ready to fully relaunch her career:

“I reconnected with my colleagues when I decided to return to the industry. I’ve made many sacrifices for my boys. Now it’s time for me to rebuild and pursue my own career path.”