Nollywood actress Abiola Adebayo has confirmed her separation from her husband, Oluwaseyi Akinrinde, revealing that the couple parted ways over a year ago and are now focused on co-parenting their son. 

In an Instagram post on Tuesday, she extended warm birthday wishes to her ex-husband, publicly acknowledging their separation, which took place in April 2024.

She wrote, “Happy birthday to my ex-husband and my baby daddy. I pray that grace will abound for you; I hope you find peace in all your endeavours. May God continue to light your path and bless you beyond your expectations, in Jesus’ name.”
“Yes, you heard me right!” she added, marking her first public disclosure of the breakup. “My husband and I have been separated since April last year, but we have decided to co-parent our dear son maturely and peacefully, as he means everything to us.”

Addressing her followers, she continued, “To everyone who feels disappointed, I’m sincerely sorry. I wished it had worked out, but it’s better to stay alive to share the story. Please keep us in your prayers.”

Adebayo also shared the emotional toll the past year has taken on her, admitting that despite maintaining a strong public image, she has endured many nights of quiet sorrow. 

“While I go about making other people happy during the day, my pillow is drenched with my own tears almost every night for the past 14 months,” she wrote. “But I gain strength from Christ, who loves me eternally and gave Himself for me. 

“Let’s learn to be kind to people; you never know what others are going through unless they share it. Say unto the righteous, all is well.”

Fans, colleagues, and well-wishers flooded her comment section with supportive messages, praising her courage and maturity in navigating this deeply personal chapter of her life.