Wealthy Couple Seeks Separate Paths: Nigeria’s Richest Woman, Folorunsho Alakija, and Husband End 30-Year Marriage
1 min readIn a surprising turn of events, Folorunsho Alakija, Nigeria’s wealthiest woman, and her husband, Modupe Alakija, have reportedly decided to part ways after over three decades of marriage, as disclosed by TheWill.
The couple, residing in the upscale Ikoyi area of Lagos, no longer share their matrimonial home, signaling an end to their long-standing union. Allegedly, the wealthy businesswoman and mother of four has insisted on the utmost privacy, prompting her husband to seek accommodation elsewhere within the same Ikoyi neighborhood.
Sources suggest that the couple has faced challenges in recent years, leading to frequent disputes and ultimately the decision to live separately. Despite their societal status, the report indicates that the couple had been compelled to present a united front, masking the underlying issues in their relationship.
The untangling of Folorunsho Alakija’s and Modupe Alakija’s matrimonial ties unveils a chapter of complexity and change in the lives of one of Nigeria’s most prominent couples.