Nollywood veteran Ngozi Nwosu has opened up about her painful experience in an abusive marriage, revealing why she went ahead to marry her late husband despite multiple warning signs of physical violence.
In a candid interview with Ayo Adesanya, the actress recounted how she initially wanted to call off the wedding, but her elder sister pleaded with her to proceed.
She assured her that things would get better with time.
“I saw the red flags. I wanted to cancel the wedding, but my sister begged me not to. She said, ‘Endure it, it will get better.’ Unfortunately, it never did,” Nwosu revealed.
According to her, the physical and emotional abuse started even before the marriage ceremony, almost making her walk away completely.
“My husband was a violent person. I remember one day I went to boil water, and he broke down the kitchen door. I’ll never forget that day. I had Bob Marley braids, and when he dragged me, one of the attachments came out with blood,” she recounted.
She narrated how the abuse pushed her to her limits:
“I didn’t know where the strength came from, but I picked up a pestle that day. I was ready to kill him and go to jail. My neighbours saw me naked. That was when I realised it had gone too far.”
Ngozi disclosed that she eventually refused to sign the marriage register after walking away just a day before their official wedding.
“When I saw the domestic violence coming, I walked away a day before our marriage. Don’t fall for any man who beats you and then begs you later. Once bitten, twice shy. If you take it once, get ready to take it for the rest of your life,” she warned.
The actress stressed that marriage should never be a do-or-die affair, urging women to prioritise their safety above societal expectations or family pressure.
“If a man is violent, that’s your cue to leave. Don’t endure abuse in the name of love. It only gets worse,” she advised.
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Through her story, Ngozi Nwosu hopes to inspire women to recognise early signs of danger and make choices that protect their lives and peace of mind.
