Nigerian Celebrities Who Have Suffered Domestic Violence

The issue of domestic violence has become a major point of discussion in the past few days following the death of popular gospel singer, Osinachi Nwachukwu.

Popular celebrities at one point or the other have suffered domestic abuse at the hands of their spouse which has led to some of them pulling out of their marriage.

However, in the case of Osinachi, there are claims that she died after allegedly suffering domestic violence from her husband.

The singer’s sister in a recent interview had stated that Osinachi died as a result of a cluster of blood in the chest from the kicking she got from her husband, Peter Nwachukwu.

Naija News has deemed it fit to share celebrities who have suffered domestic abuse.

1. Osinachi Nwachukwu

The gospel singer happens to be the recent case in the country and a trending issue that has seen the Federal Capital Territory command arrest the husband of the singer to investigate the allegations levelled against him.

There had been claims that her husband beats her and also collects her money, despite her being a gospel singer and a notable personality in society.

2. Monalisa Chinda

The Nollywood actress disclosed that she suffered domestic abuse in her former marriage which led to the end of her marriage.

3. Fathia Balogun

Fathia Balogun who was formerly married to her colleague, Saidi Balogun ended her marriage with the popular Nollywood actor, with reports of domestic violence in their marriage.

4. Tiwa Savage

Tiwa Savage two years after her marriage to Tee Billz revealed that her husband had been hitting her before and after her marriage.

5. Tonto Dikeh

Tonto Dikeh on her part accused her estranged husband, Oladunni Churchill of physically assaulting her on numerous occasions in their marriage.

Churchill, however, debunked the accusation levelled against him and clearly stated that marrying Tonto was a mistake in the first place.

6. Mercy Aigbe

The popular actress accused her estranged husband, Lanre Gentry of abusing her while she was married to him.

This article was originally published on Nigeria News