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Big Brother Africa 2011 winner Karen Igho reveals her struggles as she shares a video from a homeless shelter. Following her announcement of a pending divorce due to alleged abuse, Igho deleted a prior post thanking her husband and is now seeking public support through a GoFundMe campaign.

Karen Igho, the winner of Big Brother Africa 2011, has made headlines for her heartbreaking revelation about her current situation. The reality star recently shared a video from a homeless shelter, stating, “Indeed, I am homeless.” Igho's troubling circumstances come amidst her announcement of an impending divorce from her husband, Yaroslav Rakos, whom she accuses of abuse and attempting to take their children from her by claiming she is mentally unstable.

Initially, Igho had posted a message expressing gratitude to her husband, suggesting they would co-parent amicably. However, this post, along with another showcasing her aspirations to become a nurse, has since been deleted, raising concerns among her peers about her well-being.

In her recent video, Igho documented her living conditions and appealed to the public for assistance, urging Nigerians to support her GoFundMe campaign. She emphasized her dire situation and the emotional toll it has taken on her, urging people to help her rebuild her life.

Since gaining fame as the first Nigerian female winner of Big Brother Africa, Igho has had a diverse career, appearing in films like "Blackberry Babes Reloaded" and hosting a show on Naija FM. Her plea for support highlights the complexities and challenges she faces, and the public is responding with sympathy and calls for assistance.