Shaffy Bello opens up about her split from husband after 25-year marriage

Shaffy Bello opens up about her split from husband after 25-year marriage

Maintaining a long-distance relationship can be challenging, and only a few are able to pull through.

Veteran Nollywood actress Shaffy Bello has opened up about the factors that led to the end of her 25-year marriage.

In a recent interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, the actress cited the difficulties of maintaining a long-distance relationship as the primary cause for the dissolution.

Bello disclosed that her estranged husband, Mr Akinrimisi, resided in the United States, which created significant challenges in their marital life. Constantly shuttling back and forth between countries took a toll on their relationship, prompting her to make the difficult decision to seek a divorce.

While acknowledging that her ex-husband was a devoted father to their children, the thespian expressed her desire for something more in her personal life. She recognised that pursuing her ambitions meant making sacrifices, but the physical distance between them proved insurmountable.

“I reached a point where I wanted more,” Shaffy explained. “I would always travel back and forth, but I realised that if I really wanted this, it came with sacrifices. It wasn’t sacrificing the marriage itself, but rather, him being there in the USA and the distance didn’t help.”

Shaffy Bello, a prominent figure in the Nigerian entertainment industry, is widely recognised as both a talented film actress and singer. She gained significant attention with her vocal contribution to the popular 1997 hit song “Love Me Jeje” by Seyi Sodimu. Some of her notable movie appearances include Elevator Baby (2019), Chief Daddy (2018) and When Love Happens (2014)