Ibrahim Okunola, husband of recently deceased Nollywood actress, Aisha Abimbola, has revealed that the two were separated but still legally married till her death.
Okunola made the disclosure in an interview published by Punch on Saturday.
He, however, admitted that they did not live together for seven years before Aisha’s death on May 15.
“It is a lie that we had divorced. We had not lived together for about seven years but we were still legally married till she died. The reason we were separated is a family issue. She was someone that would give you her shoulder to lean on and her listening ears no matter what you are going through. Even when she was not in my house again, if I had any issue in life, I always called her,” Okunola said.
Although the remains of the actress have been laid to rest in Canada, it did not stop her colleagues from holding a candlelight and prayer session for the repose of her soul in Lagos.
Okunola appreciated Saidi Balogun for being a strong pillar of support for the family in their time of mourning.
“I am also very grateful for the support of The Golden Movies Ambassadors of Nigeria led by Saidi Balogun. They did not only hold a successful candlelight and prayer session for my late wife in Nigeria but they stood by our family in our time of grief,” he added.
Aisha was buried on May 17.
She is survived by two children and siblings.
