Annie Idibia opened up on growing up and her parent's getting divorced when she was really young. She told the
Entertainer
We lived in Ibadan with our parents when my father was working with
Mobil and my mother was a house wife. She remained a house wife until
they separated. I was born with a silver spoon but I didn’t grow up with
it. After their divorce, my mother got a job with Mobil working as a
cook to support us. Thereafter, we moved to Jakande Estate, Lekki,
Lagos. From there we moved to Thomas Estate, also on the Island. After
the entire struggle, God has blessed us tremendously. I am the last
child. My eldest brother is married and my elder brother lives in
Atlanta; he is also married"
How old were you when your parents divorced?
Maybe, nine or 10. I was in primary school when it all happened and I
remember everything but it is irrelevant talking about it now because we
have moved on.
Your parents separated 20 years ago. How did it affect you?
My mother bred us from childhood to adulthood because of the divorce. I
was almost a tom boy growing up with my brothers. It’s heartbreaking
when you live with your parents happily and suddenly, they part ways.
Sincerely, we were terribly affected emotionally. It was especially
tough where it was only our mother that was attending functions in
school and taking care of our needs. It was emotionally sapping and my
brothers have their own fair share of memories. It affected me so much
while in secondary school because I was always sad going home after
school hours to see my mother living without my father. But mum tried
her best to make life meaningful for us; she is my hero. And I
appreciate God for being there for us.
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