Actress Laide Bakare Reveals Losing Her House And Possessions After First Marriage

Nollywood actress Laide Bakare has opened up about the challenges she experienced in her two failed marriages, alleging that her first husband felt threatened by her financial independence and growing success.

The actress made the revelations during an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, where she discussed the difficulties that affected her relationships, the financial losses she suffered and her prolonged struggle to maintain access to her children.

Speaking about her first marriage, Bakare explained that she had hoped to build a family with a supportive partner who would respect her ambitions and allow her to maintain her independence.

However, she claimed that her former husband became uncomfortable with her financial strength and ability to make decisions independently, adding that their disagreements began while they were still dating.

According to her, there were instances when she handed over her vehicles to him, only for them to be returned in poor condition and no longer suitable for use. She alleged that he would subsequently replace the vehicles but that their relationship eventually deteriorated.

Bakare further disclosed that she lost virtually everything following the breakdown of the marriage, including the house where she was living, forcing her to rebuild her life from the beginning.

She recalled travelling to the United States and returning to Nigeria, only to face further disagreements with her former husband over her possessions and financial independence.

The actress maintained that her first husband felt threatened by her ability to succeed financially without depending on him, describing the experience as one of the most difficult periods of her life.

She also spoke about the challenges surrounding her former husband’s alleged relationship with another woman, claiming that the situation contributed to the difficulties she experienced during their relationship.

Beyond the breakdown of her marriages, Bakare revealed that she had been involved in a prolonged custody battle over her children for approximately 10 years.

According to her, although she secured custody of the children at one point, she was subsequently denied access to them, making the experience particularly painful.

Her revelations have brought renewed attention to the personal challenges she has faced behind the scenes, particularly the financial, emotional and family difficulties associated with her failed marriages.