In a fiery social media showdown, Nollywood star Bolanle Ninalowo has shut down a woman’s baseless claims about his past marriage, boldly declaring himself “proudly divorced” after a clean split from his ex-wife, Bunmi, in September 2023.
The drama unfolded when an unidentified woman took to online platforms, spinning a dramatic tale that painted Ninalowo as a neglectful husband who only fought to salvage his marriage after years of infidelity and abandonment. According to her narrative, the actor allegedly left Bunmi to shoulder family burdens alone while he chased stardom, only regretting his actions too late. The post quickly gained traction, stirring up old gossip from the couple’s high-profile separation two years ago.
Not one to let the lies linger, Ninalowo fired back on his verified Instagram account, where he has over 1.5 million followers. “Been separated and divorced since September 2023 and proudly bold of it,” the 44-year-old actor wrote in a no-holds-barred statement. “Stop spreading falsehoods. My marriage officially ended, and I’m standing tall by that decision. No regrets, no drama – just growth.”
The response has since gone viral, racking up thousands of likes, shares, and comments from fans and industry peers. Supporters flooded the comments with messages of solidarity, with one follower writing, “Nino B, you’re owning your truth! Divorce isn’t failure; it’s freedom when it’s right.” Others, however, reignited debates from 2023, when the couple’s split after 18 years shocked Nollywood. Back then, Ninalowo had described the breakup as mutual and amicable, emphasizing co-parenting their two daughters and vowing no bad blood.
Ninalowo and Bunmi, who tied the knot in a low-key U.S. court ceremony in 2007, had long been the envy of fans for their seemingly picture-perfect romance – complete with affectionate PDAs and family vacation snaps. But cracks appeared publicly in late 2023, with the actor addressing rumors of cheating in a candid post: “It’s an old video, and the marriage didn’t crash because of that. We chose peace over pretense.”
Since the divorce, Ninalowo has moved on, notably linking up with fellow actress Damilola Adegbite in late 2023. The pair, both divorcees, have kept a low profile but shared subtle hints of their relationship through flirty comments and joint appearances. Adegbite, known for her roles in films like Omo Ghetto, was previously married to Ghanaian actor Chris Attoh until their 2019 split.
Ninalowo’s unapologetic clapback underscores a broader conversation in Nigerian entertainment about post-divorce stigma. “I owe no one explanations,” he echoed from a 2023 interview, adding that his next chapter would prioritize self-love and a “God-fearing woman” who matches his energy.
As the online frenzy dies down, one thing’s clear: Bolanle Ninalowo isn’t here for the shade. In true Makanaki fashion, he’s flipping the script – turning trolls into teachable moments and proving that bold is the new beautiful.