Yomi Fabiyi is a multi-talented and award-winning Nollywood actress. In this online interview with NEWTON-RAY UKWUOMA, he discusses his tumultuous relationship with his British-born wife, Fran, and claims that the Nigerian film industry is dormant.
Why did you take the decision?
In all honesty, the marriage had been going through some ups and downs for quite some time. Fran (my ex-wife) thought the media was influencing my decision to migrate to London at times. But, when I make a decision, I usually don’t give a damn about individuals who are offended, as long as it isn’t unlawful, immoral, or anti-social. When I couldn’t take any more of the media’s stress, I decided to call it quits. An upcoming actress who recently relocated to the United Kingdom began to reveal some of the secrets we didn’t want the public to know to some members of the media. She blew the whistle on me, putting my marriage in jeopardy.
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I thought I could fight it, but at the long run, I found out there was no point trying to see if it will work. For years, I fought and, for years, it came back. It was just too much for me. I had to travel to London, last November, to make the announcement before people could misinform her.
When did you notice the marriage could not work?
Nobody wants their marriage to end. Marriage is not the same as dating. I just felt like grabbing the bull by the horns and walking away.
Aside her refusal to join you in Nigeria, as she earlier promised, what other reasons would you say was responsible for your decision?
I’m not aware of any other cause. Infidelity and other problems thrive in long-distance relationships. It’s wise to stay away from that. What I emphasized is the most clear and tenable reason. It’s heartbreaking since she’s such a lovely lady.
Some are even saying you dumped her after using her to perfect all the documents for your British citizenship. Could this be true?
The vast majority of those who commented had no idea how these things function. You can understand why the majority of comments do not reach me. To make an impression on me, you must be articulate and succinct. If I had applied for British citizenship, I would have received a five-year temporary spouse visa first. When it expires, if and when I follow the established immigration processes, I am granted ‘Indefinite Leave To Remain.’ After six months, I may decide to renounce my Nigerian citizenship and take the citizenship test. I will be able to become a British citizen if this succeeds.
If we are not together after the first five years and get her to support my application for an application for an Indefinite Leave To Remain, I become an illegal immigrant. Now ask yourself: ‘Is the marriage up to five years?’ ‘If I have the papers, will I ask for divorce?’