Ayo Adesanya, is one of the most respected Nollywood actresses today. However, in 2009, she made the headlines for the wrong reasons, after she split from her husband, Goriola Hassan, after eight years of marriage.
In this interview, the University of Ibadan graduate opens up on her marriage, her new movie ‘Amope Alasela’ and more:
What informs this gentleness about you which you exhibit?
I think it has to do with my nature. I don’t catch my trip being hyper or everywhere. I have a calm nature and I look well before I take my actions. That does not suggest ‘am an introvert. I talk and gist when I see people ‘am familiar with.
How do you handle male suitors as a star actress especially now that you are out of marriage?
That is true I have a couple of guys who want to go out with me but am mature minded and know how to handle men. There is a way you tell somebody “No” without being rude to the person.
Does that suggest you are in any relationship for now?
(laughs) Yes I am in a relationship.
Is it the same relationship that created so much attention about you dating an official of a parastatal like a year ago?Really?
(laughs) I am in a relationship and ‘am enjoying every bit of the relationship.
Are you going to give marriage a trial?
If it comes why not? Definitely I will give marriage a trial. There are several level-headed men around. So I will give marriage another try someday.
Do you think you and your ex-husband, Goriola Hassan can reconcile?
Capital NO. I don’t see anything of such happening we are not just compatible. We can never reconcile, never.
What didn’t you see the incompatibility while you were together?
As human beings we are not perfect. We make mistakes and learn from our actions. Life experiences can come in the hard way or any other way.
What are the irreconcilable difference that is responsible for your not coming back?
His ways are not my ways. And I don’t think anyone in a relationship that is not bringing happiness should stay.
How many years did the relationship last?
The relationship lasted for about 8 years.
What does being out of the marriage leave you with?
It leaves me a happier person. I have also been able to discover myself. There are several things now I can do all by myself now than before.
How true is it that you parked out of the house in the middle of the night?
Yes, I parked out of the house in the middle of the night. I don’t want to relive my past.
You both have the same tattoo drawn on your arms. That obviously is a sign an attachment
(cuts in) I have started undergoing series of surgeries abroad to clear the tattoo off my body.
Does that not suggest efforts to get rid of anything about him?
I am just tired of having tattoos on me. I have mellowed now on all those stuffs. I am now more spiritual and my religious inclinations kicks against it.
What is the state of your relationship with your ex-husband?
I don’t want to go into that please.
Who is responsible for the upkeep of your son?
I don’t want to go into that for the sake of my son.
As a single mother, how do you cope with paying bills?
Don’t forget I work moreover God has been good to me.
Peradventure you decide to settle down, who is your kind of man?
He must be God-fearing. I mean a real God-fearing man because there are so many fake God fearing men around. He must also be humble even if he owns the world. Humility means a lot to me. He must also be cool and nice to me.
What if the man in your life demands your hand in marriage?
Of course, I will marry him. And no further comments on that please.
There are strong insinuations that the man in your life is married…
That is not true. The man in my life is single. He is 100% single.
He has never been married?
I am not talking about the man in my life. He is single.
What do you like about him?
He is God-fearing and really understands me well including my short comings.
Are you cool with your status?
Yes I am very fine. And I can pay any amount just to be happy.
So when is your son getting a junior one?
(laughs) I am not God oooo please.
Source:Daily Post