Lola Thompson Opens Up On Domestic Abuse, Reveals Seven-Year Battle After Son’s D*ath

Nollywood actress Lola Thompson has opened up about the alleged physical abuse she endured during her marriage, recounting the painful experiences she claims to have suffered at the hands of her former husband.

According to Bush Radio Academy, the veteran actress made the revelations during an interview with Oyinmomo TV, where she discussed her troubled marriage and the health challenges she experienced following the death of her son.

Thompson alleged that her former husband subjected her to different forms of physical abuse during their relationship, claiming that he frequently assaulted her using various methods of punishment.

The actress disclosed that her ex-husband sometimes flogged her with a belt and repeatedly slapped her across the face until it became swollen.

She also accused him of controlling her social life by preventing her from maintaining friendships and associating freely with other people during their marriage.

Speaking about another painful chapter of her life, Thompson recounted how she suffered serious health complications following the death of her married son in an accident.

According to the actress, she was preparing to visit her son when she received the devastating news of his death, an incident she said marked the beginning of her health struggles.

She explained that the emotional shock affected her health, resulting in a partial stroke that left her unable to properly lift one of her hands and legs.

Thompson further disclosed that her recovery was a difficult and lengthy process, revealing that it took approximately seven years before she regained her strength.

Recounting her traumatic experiences, the actress said: “There was no method my punishment didn’t come as. Sometimes he flogged me with belt, sometimes he slapped every part of my face till it got swollen. There were times like that.”

Speaking about her son’s death and subsequent health complications, she added that the tragedy affected her brain and resulted in a partial stroke, leaving her unable to lift her hand and leg properly.

The actress’s revelations have brought renewed attention to her personal struggles, highlighting the painful experiences she says she endured both during her marriage and after losing her son.