Nollywood actress, Akinyanju Omobolarinde, better known as Ashabi, has spoken openly about her decision to date controversial singer, Portable.
Ashabi, who recently made headlines after welcoming a child with Portable, revealed in an interview with @facetvafrica that she was initially worried about the backlash that her relationship with the married singer would bring. Ultimately, however, she chose her own happiness.
The mother-of-one also admitted that she never thought of getting into a relationship with another celebrity, but as fate would have it, it happened.
The Nollywood actress described her relationship with Portable as a fresh start for her, noting that he is a very supportive partner.
“When a person has not experienced a thing, they cannot explain how it is. I also want to say that issues cannot affect people the same way, we are all human and the way we accept things is different. If I see someone and I like him, other people might see him and not like him because what might be appealing to me about him might be a turn off for the other person.
“I am happy because it was not in my plans and I never considered marrying an actor talkless of a musician but God did not make it the end of my journey because some people’s careers will end when they face situations they did not expect. Although I can’t see the future, I sense that it is not the end, it’s actually a new beginning and a way forward for me. I’m happy because he (Portable) is supportive and he is ready to be more supportive.
“I faced a lot but I thank God. Right from time, since I started dating Portable, I was scared that people would taunt and abuse me but I had to sit down and think about if people could console me when I am not happy, when something is my happiness and it’s not that I’m looking for the approval of others, then I have to go for it.
“I’m happy because my man makes me happy because if he is not there for me, today won’t be possible so I’m happy.” She said.