Chacha Eke Announces End of Her Marriage, Shares Her Pain: “I Have Watched Life I Built Fall Apart”

• Nigerian actress Chacha Eke has opened up about her failed marriage in a recent post on her Instagram page
• She stated that she had said goodbye to the man she thought she would grow old with, and shared her pain
• Her post sparked reactions from fans who shared their takes on her words, with some even laughing at her

Nollywood actress, Chacha Eke, has officially announced her separation from her husband, Austin Filani, after many years together.

The movie star, who suffered mental challenges a few years ago, shared a post on her Instagram story where she wrote about her pain.

According to her, she had said goodbye to the man she thought she would grow old with.

Sharing the reason for her action, Chacha Eke claimed that she was loved without respect and said that it could not be called love at all.

Stating more about her plight, Eke remarked that she has carried struggles, heartbreaks, disappointments in one hand and responsibility in the other hand.

Chacha Eke speaks about divorce, her parents

Stating more about her ordeal, the movie star explained that she had watched the life she built fall apart in front of her, but she just had to keep going.

The mother of four also wrote about her parents, noting that she lost both of them suddenly and also watched the child she had die in her arms.

Concluding her post, Chacha Eke affirmed that life is 10% of what happens to a person and 90% of the person's reaction to it. Recall that this is not the first time she announced a separation from her man.

A few years ago, she stated that her marriage had ended, later apologising and confessing that she had bipolar disorder and was undergoing treatment.

The Instagram post appears to have since been taken down.

Reactions to Chacha Eke's post about divorce

Legit.ng has compiled some reactions from fans to Chacha Eke's post.

@mira_ander56 commented:

"So that later she go come out tell us say na pregnancy hormone abi?? Mtchewwe That was how that last time she spoke out we all supported and believed her only for her to later come out and change the story that its pregnancy. "

@veralee007 reacted:

"Every 2 market days."

@arizona_johjoh wrote:

"Tomorrow you will type”forgiveness is gold."

@official_yanki_p said:

"Prayers to anyone going through tough times. Self love is everything."

@pricelesspreshy stated:

"She couldn't hide it any longer. It is well o. Only God knows what's happening to marriages these days. Well, my marriage will continue to work IJN. Best of luck in your dealings, Chacha."

Emotional abuse is not normal stress – Expert warns

A mental health specialist, Duke Ezikpe Mma, has offered professional insight into the emotional struggles shared by Nollywood actress Chacha Eke, stressing the importance of distinguishing normal relationship stress from emotional abuse.

In a chat with Legit.ng, Mma explained that not all relationship stress is the same and urged couples to recognise when emotional harm crosses the line.

“While normal relationship stress, stemming from everyday pressures like financial disagreements, household responsibilities, communication differences, differing needs, external life events, and boundary issues, is a natural part of shared lives and can be managed through effective communication, emotional abuse is distinct,” he said.

He further defined emotional abuse using globally accepted standards:

“Emotional abuse, as defined by the DSM-5 and the United Nations, involves patterns of harmful interactions aimed at exerting control and undermining a person's self-worth through tactics like constant criticism, belittling, name-calling, manipulation, and gas-lighting.”

Chacha Eke recalls fleeing town during episode

In related news, Legit.ng had earlier reported on Chacha Eke recounting a previous manic episode she had experienced.

On June 1, 2023, she shared a photo of the fake ID she had used on the same date in 2022 during a mental health crisis.

Chacha said she woke up one day at 3 in the morning feeling unsafe, before fleeing from Asaba to Lagos like a fugitive.

Editorial assistant Ololade Olatimehin provided exclusive commentary from a mental health specialist for this report.

Source: Legit.ng