Olajumoke Orisaguna, the bread-seller-turned-model, shared her painful experience of enduring domestic violence in her marriage to Sunday Orisaguna. She revealed how the abuse affected her career, tarnishing her reputation and causing a decline in her professional life after their separation.
Olajumoke Orisaguna, the former bread-seller turned model, recently opened up about the abusive relationship that significantly affected both her personal life and career. Speaking on City FM, Olajumoke revealed that her marriage to Sunday Orisaguna was marred by domestic violence, which she endured for years. Their struggles began in Ire, Osun State, where she faced harsh living conditions and mistreatment from her mother-in-law. These challenges worsened when Sunday joined her in Lagos after her rise to fame in 2016, following an accidental encounter with photographer TY Bello during a photo shoot.
Despite the fame that followed her bread-selling journey, Olajumoke alleged that her husband's physical abuse continued as her career flourished. She recounted how societal pressure and the stigma of separation silenced her, leading to a period of isolation. After their separation, she revealed that Sunday tarnished her reputation and sought to discredit those who had supported her, which further impacted her career.
Olajumoke courageously shared the details of her painful experience, emphasizing the struggles she faced as a mother trying to protect her children while dealing with an abusive partner. Her story highlights the impact of domestic violence on a person’s mental health, career, and personal life, shedding light on the emotional and professional toll of enduring such trauma.