In a candid revelation, Mr. Obasi, the former spouse of renowned Nollywood actress Judy Austin, has come forward with fresh claims about their past, emphasizing his pivotal role in her educational and personal development journey. Before Judy Austin rose to fame, Mr. Obasi asserts that he was instrumental in her early success.
During a recent appearance on the Honest Bunch podcast, Mr. Obasi shared that he encountered Judy Austin in their youth. Despite her family’s financial hardships, he was determined to build a future with her. He recounts investing significantly in her education, highlighting his contributions towards purchasing her first mobile phone and funding crucial exams such as WAEC, NECO, and JAMB.
These revelations emerge against a backdrop of public exchanges between Mr. Obasi, Judy Austin, and actor Yul Edochie. Continually, Mr. Obasi has voiced details of his past marriage, portraying himself as someone who made considerable sacrifices for Judy before their relationship concluded.
As the narrative unfolds, Mr. Obasi’s account adds another layer to the ongoing discourse, shedding light on the complexities of their shared past and his role in Judy Austin’s formative years.
He said …
“I chose Judy Austin when I was 27 years old. She was a fine girl from but that time their pocket no fine. Based on family background, they were wretched. The very first phone that she used, I was the one who bought it for her. During that time, she told me that the most problem she was facing was WAEC and NECO. I paid for her WAEC, NECO and JAMB…”
Recall that Judy Austin has previously denied allegations that she was involved with Yul Edochie while still married to Mr. Obasi, maintaining that she met the actor years after her first marriage had ended. The differing accounts remain disputed by the parties involved and have not been independently verified.
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“I married Judy Austin at 27, bought her first smartphone and paid her WAEC and NECO — Ex-husband alleges pic.twitter.com/COaD8dZlaq
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