Veteran Nollywood actress and evangelist Eucharia Anunobi has publicly detailed allegations of emotional and financial abuse during her former marriage to Charles Ekwu, in a candid new interview.
Speaking on the Honest Bunch Podcast, which was later shared on Instagram, Anunobi became visibly emotional while recounting the marital difficulties. She directly addressed her ex-husband in the recording, asserting the truth of her account. “Charles Ekwu, if you see this video, just know I am not lying against you,” she stated.
Despite her parents’ explicit warnings that the relationship was unsuitable, Anunobi explained she chose to remain, clinging to promises of mutual support. “I still held onto the marriage believing that it’s alright, we will be fine. He’s the same person that said he would be there with me through thick and thin,” she said tearfully.
The actress alleged that the union placed a disproportionate burden on her, both emotionally and financially. She claimed sole responsibility for all major expenses. “I was the one doing everything. Charles never brought one naira,” Anunobi stated, recounting her parents’ earlier counsel: “This guy is not it for you.”
Anunobi, a prominent figure in Nigerian cinema known for roles in films such as Glamour Girls and Abuja Connection, has previously been private about the specifics of her personal life. Her decision to speak publicly underscores a growing trend among public figures addressing private struggles, particularly issues of financial control and spousal neglect within marriages.
The allegations point to significant marital strife and raise questions about the dynamics of their relationship. Her testimony adds a personal voice to broader conversations about partnership responsibilities and financial equity in marriages. The full interview, available via the podcast’s social media channels, provides further context to her experience. This public disclosure may influence ongoing discussions about support systems for individuals facing similar challenges in private unions.
