Veteran gospel singer Asu Ekiye has spoken publicly about the breakdown of his marriage, revealing that the decision to end the relationship did not come from him.
The gospel artiste made the clarification following what he described as numerous calls and messages from people seeking to understand what happened between him and his wife.
According to Ekiye, his wife was the one who expressed her desire to end the marriage. He said she eventually left their home and proceeded with divorce proceedings.
The singer stressed that the decision was not the result of a major quarrel between them, saying the situation developed without the kind of confrontation people might expect.
Ekiye explained that after his wife left, he spent approximately a year attempting to reconcile with her and find a way to preserve the marriage.
He said he made several efforts to convince her to reconsider the decision and explored different avenues in the hope that they could rebuild their relationship.
However, despite those efforts, Ekiye said his wife remained determined to proceed with the separation.
Faced with the reality that reconciliation was no longer possible, the singer said he eventually decided to accept the situation and allow the divorce process to continue.
His comments appear to be aimed at correcting assumptions about who initiated the divorce rather than attacking his wife or revealing private details about their relationship.
Ekiye also made it clear that he does not intend to turn the situation into a public dispute. He said he holds no bitterness or ill feelings towards his wife or anyone else involved.
Instead, the gospel singer said he wants to handle the difficult period with dignity, maturity and respect for everyone concerned.
The end of a marriage can be particularly difficult after years of shared experiences, and Ekiye’s comments suggest that the decision was not something he was initially prepared to accept.
His revelation that he spent a year seeking reconciliation provides a glimpse into the personal efforts he says he made before eventually choosing to move forward.
The singer’s decision to address the matter publicly also comes amid growing interest in the circumstances surrounding his divorce.
Rather than allowing speculation to define the story, Ekiye has now offered his own account of how the separation unfolded.
For now, the divorce process remains ongoing, while Ekiye appears focused on accepting the new chapter of his life and maintaining peace despite the circumstances.
His message ultimately centred on acceptance, forgiveness and moving forward without hostility, as he seeks to put the difficult period behind him.
