Nurse Sugar Reveals Marriage Abuse and Emotional Struggles

Bukola Mary Akinpelu, known as Nurse Sugar, opened up about her former marriage during an interview on Diary of Naija Girls. She alleged a pattern of emotional and physical abuse from her ex-husband, which led her to question her self-worth.

The interview, posted on 25 September 2026, revealed disturbing claims about her ex-husband, including demands for multiple partners during their intimate time. Nurse Sugar also discussed her ex-husband's engagement to another woman while they were still married, which she chose to overlook.

The conversation intensified when the topic of physical abuse arose, causing her to break down in tears as she described its impact on her sense of self. She credited her book for helping her process the trauma, referring to it as "my safe space." When asked why she remained in the marriage, she struggled to articulate her feelings, a common challenge faced by many survivors of abuse.