Nollywood Actor Yemi Awomodu Opens Up About Homelessness After Troubled Marriage in the UK
Veteran Nollywood actor and filmmaker Yemi Awomodu has opened up about the emotional and physical toll of his previous marriage revealing that he became homeless in the United Kingdom after leaving the relationship.
In a candid interview shared on the official YouTube channel of Biola Adebayo Ent TV, the actor shared heartbreaking details of how his failed marriage forced him into a life of sleeping on buses, park benches, and enduring cold nights on the streets of the UK.
“I went through a lot in my marriage,” Awomodu confessed. “I left the marriage, and I became homeless in the UK. I was sleeping on buses, in the cold, and on park benches.”
Despite the harsh circumstances, Yemi Awomodu said he never gave up hope. Instead, he described the period as a turning point in his life one that taught him resilience and shaped the man he is today.
“God was so good to me because it got to a point where I was beginning to look out for the next chapter of my life. It was a very important stage in my life that has made me who I am today.”
Awomodu’s revelation has sparked a wave of reactions on social media, with many praising him for his courage in sharing such a deeply personal experience. Others have described his story as a powerful reminder of how life’s darkest moments can often lead to strength, growth, and transformation.
The actor’s story adds to a growing list of public figures who are shedding light on the hidden struggles that come with relationships, migration, and personal reinvention. For many fans, Yemi Awomodu’s experience is not just about heartbreak, but a powerful testimony of faith, endurance, and divine grace.
As he continues his journey in the entertainment industry, fans are expressing admiration for his resilience and hoping that his story inspires others facing similar battles.
Yemi Awomodu remains a respected name in Nollywood, and this latest revelation only deepens public appreciation for his strength both on and off screen.