The year 2023 witnessed the demise of several celebrity relationships and marriages, transforming from amicable unions to bitter separations.

The reasons behind these high-profile breakups varied, encompassing issues such as domestic violence, infidelity, emotional detachment, feminism, and a lack of defined gender roles.

Among the celebrities whose unions ended in 2023 are:

1. In January, popular Yoruba actress Wunmi Toriola announced the end of her marriage on Instagram, citing her ex-husband’s inability to cope with her fame as a major factor. Toriola also refuted claims of violence in the marriage.
2. Yoruba actor and producer Yomi Gold, in January, announced the end of his second marriage to his wife Meenah. He took responsibility for the split, attributing it to a loss of love and affection in the relationship.
3. Sensational Yoruba actor Bolanle Ninalowo, in September, confirmed the end of his 17-year marriage to his wife Bunmi on Instagram, stating irreconcilable differences as the reason.
4. Veteran Nollywood actress Stella Damasus, in October, revealed the breakup with her husband Daniel Ademinokan. The actress expressed shock over the breakup, citing her husband’s involvement with another woman.
5. Davido’s logistics manager, Isreal Afeare, known as DMW, announced the end of his marriage to Sheila Courage in November on Instagram. Isreal DMW accused his wife of ingratitude and claimed she left the marriage in August.
6. Popular Yoruba actor Damola Olatunji, previously in a relationship with his colleague Bukola Awoyemi, announced their separation. Awoyemi alleged infidelity, which Olatunji denied, and clarified that they were not legally married but had children together.