Actress Bimpe Akintunde Details Marital Struggles
Nollywood actress Bimpe Akintunde, popularly known as Wasila Coded, has opened up about the emotional pain she endured during her pregnancies and the eventual collapse of her second marriage. In an interview with BBC Yoruba posted on Instagram on July 7, 2026, she urged Nigerian women to be more discerning before marrying.
Marriage Began to Crumble Early
Akintunde revealed that her relationship began to fall apart before she reached the three-month mark of her pregnancy. She described how her husband routinely dismissed her discomfort, questioning why she was making such a fuss. “My husband was always questioning if I was the first woman to get pregnant, saying, ‘Is she the first to get pregnant, what kind of pregnancy is this?’” she recounted. The actress added that she cried throughout that pregnancy, and her older child would cry with her. Despite the heartbreak, she believes God blessed her with that child as a form of divine reward.
Advice to Young Women
Akintunde used the platform to share hard-won wisdom. She cautioned women against marrying a man who has already divorced multiple wives, regardless of his wealth. “If you see a man who has two wives in his house, the first wife has been with him for twenty years and the second wife has been with him for ten years, I strongly advise you not to marry such a man. Even if it is a wealthy house, it is a madhouse,” she warned. She clarified that she has no objection to polygamy, provided the man has not made a habit of discarding previous partners.
Hope for Love Again
When asked if she still hopes to find love, Akintunde answered emphatically: “I want a husband, how old am I? I don’t want a husband who will make me work like a prostitute, but I want a man who will support me in this work.” She also called on mothers to raise their sons to treat women with respect, particularly during pregnancy.
Fans React
The interview drew an outpouring of support online. @dejokemide wrote: “Of course you are still young, you will remarry and this time around, you will marry well...” @official_bollekstiches commented: “Is her Glow for me. Love you so much my brave woman. Some journeys not align with your destiny, will just come and go just like a flash.” @posh.blogger said: “She loves marriage and God will grant her heart desires and compensate her wasted years.” @largeheartqueen reacted: “It's the beauty that me I'm just looking at. You'll live to reap the fruits of your labour in good health and wellness.” @simbi_lizzy wrote: “Mama your own husband will soon come, the one that will stay and take very good care of you and love your children as his.” @jommyhair_wigtools_palace commented: “Sometimes you fit love love make love no love you o... Better to be alone than to keep making mistakes over and over again.”
Context: Emeka Ike on Marriage
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that veteran Nollywood actor Emeka Ike dismissed claims that love and marriage are fraudulent schemes. He stated during a July 3 interview with BBC News Pidgin that relationships only become scams when partners use them as meal tickets. He warned Nigerian women to stop taking marital advice from divorced people and urged couples to resolve their own issues privately.
