Olajumoke Orisaguna, widely known as “Olajumoke Onibread,” has opened up about her painful experience with domestic violence.
Olajumoke gained instant fame in 2016 after accidentally walking into a photoshoot with British rapper Tinie Tempah, captured by renowned photographer TY Bello. Her story captivated many, but her sudden withdrawal from the public eye left fans curious about her life.
In a recent interview with City FM, the former model shared details about her tumultuous relationship with her ex-husband, Sunday Orisaguna. She explained that their marital struggles began in Ire, Osun State, where she endured what she described as a “hostile” environment.
She alleged that her challenges stemmed from mistreatment by her mother-in-law and physical abuse from Sunday. After moving to Lagos to make ends meet as a bread seller, Olajumoke’s chance encounter with TY Bello launched her into the spotlight. However, she revealed that even as her career flourished, the abuse persisted after Sunday relocated to Lagos to join her.
Olajumoke admitted that societal stigma and pressure, particularly as a mother of two, kept her from speaking out earlier. She alleged that after their separation, her career suffered as Sunday worked to damage her reputation and discredit her supporters.
In her words:
“What I am saying now, I have never said it out before. Even when I met TY Bello and told her I had a husband, my friend was furious. She said I had no sense for calling someone who beats me my husband. I explained I had to say it because of my children. That was how he came to Lagos. Even in the house rented for me in Surulere, he would still beat me.”
“I didn’t tell TY Bello what was going on. I’m a gentle person and kept enduring it. Sometimes, after drinking, he’d return home, and a minor misunderstanding would lead to more beatings. It’s been almost four years since we separated.”
“During our time together, he didn’t have a job. I was the one hustling to provide for our children while he stayed home, drank, and monitored my movements. If I came back late from photoshoots, he’d accuse me of infidelity. It got so bad that he even insulted my parents.”
“After leaving him, things started falling apart. He began spreading false stories about me and those who helped me. Since then, everything has been difficult.”
Olajumoke’s story sheds light on her struggles and the challenges she faced, even at the peak of her fame.
