Nollywood actress Evan Okoro, best known for her breakout role as ‘Doctor Maria’ in Sexy Investment, has come forward with serious allegations against her estranged husband, claiming he is putting her life in danger following the breakdown of their marriage.
In an emotional video posted online, Okoro said she has been living in fear since he allegedly threatened her life should she attempt to leave the relationship. She said the matter has already been reported to the police.
“If you leave me, I will kll you,” she quoted him as saying.
Opening up about her marital struggles, the actress expressed deep regret over her decision to marry him, stating it was a mistake.
“This marriage is not working. The shoe I took home is not my size. They didn’t pay my bride price, and my family recently called them to come and do it properly,” she said.
She alleged that he had become increasingly controlling and abusive, particularly over financial matters. She said he demanded money she earned during a recent business trip to Lagos and became violent when she refused to hand it over.
“I got a little money for an advert in Lagos, less than my normal endorsement fee. He wanted the money, and when I refused, he got angry. He didn’t even call to check on me after the trip. It’s been over two weeks now,” she said.
Okoro also claimed that her husband had emotionally and physically distanced himself from the relationship, withholding affection and support. Despite informing his family about his behavior, she said nothing was done.
“He’s jealous of my success,” she said, referencing online speculation that he planned to kidnap her after she posted about building her house. “I built that house myself. I started it before he came into my life,” she said.
In the video, visibly distressed, Okoro said she’s been haunted by troubling dreams and ominous warnings about her safety, which pushed her to speak publicly.
“I’m not asking anyone for money. I just want to finish my house and focus on my life. If I keep living like this, I will go down six feet,” she said.