- Iya Awero, a veteran actress, has shared the challenges she faced in her marriage due to her decision to continue her acting career.
- Yoruba movie star, 74, shares her violent behavior from her late husband when she refused to quit her career in the film industry.
Veteran Nollywood actress Lanre Hassan, popularly known as Iya Awero, has opened up about the challenges she endured in her marriage due to her commitment to acting.
In a recent interview, the 74-year-old screen legend revealed that although her late husband initially supported her passion for the performing arts during their courtship, things took a painful turn after they tied the knot.
According to Iya Awero, her husband became physically abusive when she refused to give up her career in the film industry.
“Our love story is a little powerful. Because when we were still dating, he was very happy that he allowed me to act. He even came to watch me at rehearsals. But, after we got married, he didn’t agree anymore. So sometimes, when I go to act and come home, he would beat me, saying didn’t he warn me not to act,” she said.
She noted that their marriage didn’t last very long, as her husband passed away at a young age. Following his death, she chose not to remarry.
“Though we didn’t get to enjoy the marriage for long because he died young,”
If you say you want to remarry, do you know what you’ll meet where you’re going?,” she concluded.
Iya Awero’s story sheds light on the personal sacrifices many women in the entertainment industry have made in pursuit of their dreams, even in the face of adversity.
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