Veteran Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu has revealed that she referred to as off her marriage ceremony after enduring repeated bodily abuse from her then-partner.
Talking on Actual Life With actress Aunty Ayo Adesanya, the actress recounted how her companion as soon as dragged her by the hair till she bled.
She mentioned it was an expertise that pushed her to finish the connection a day earlier than their marriage ceremony.
Nwosu revealed that regardless of stress from household and her companion to proceed, she refused to signal the wedding papers.
The actress warned girls towards staying in abusive relationships, stressing that violence ought to by no means be excused.
“Marriage will not be a do or die affair. When home violence turns into an excessive amount of, it’s greatest to stroll away. For those who settle for it as soon as, be able to hold accepting it for the remainder of your life.
“My husband was a violent particular person. I keep in mind at some point he broke the kitchen door whereas I used to be boiling water, dragged me by my hair, and I began bleeding. That’s a day I’ll always remember.
“I don’t know the place I received the power from that day, however I picked up a pestle, able to defend myself, I used to be able to go to jail. My neighbours even noticed me bare” she mentioned.
“Don’t stick with a person who beats you and apologizes later. As soon as it occurs, it’ll occur once more,” she mentioned.
