Veteran Yoruba actress Lanre Hassan, popularly known as Iya Awero, has opened up about the painful struggles she endured in her marriage due to her commitment to acting. The 74-year-old movie star revealed that her late husband grew violent after she refused to give up her passion for the film industry.
During their courtship, her husband wholeheartedly supported her career. He even attended her rehearsals and cheered her on. However, after they married, his attitude shifted dramatically.
Once married, he opposed her continuing to act. Whenever she returned from film sets, he sometimes resorted to physical violence to enforce his demand that she quit acting.
Lanre Hassan said, “When we were dating, he encouraged me and allowed me to pursue acting. But after marriage, he didn’t agree anymore. Sometimes, when I came back from acting, he would beat me and remind me that he warned me not to act.”
The actress explained that their marriage did not last long because her husband passed away at a young age. Following his death, she chose never to remarry, fearing the uncertainties that a new relationship might bring.
Lanre Hassan’s story highlights the sacrifices she made to remain true to her passion. Despite facing domestic abuse, she chose her career and independence over conformity and silence.
Her courage to share this experience serves as a powerful reminder of the struggles many women face balancing personal ambition and societal expectations. It also underscores the importance of resilience and self-belief in overcoming hardship.
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