Buisness woman, Sandra Iheuwa, recently opened up about the reasons behind her split from ex-husband, Mr. Thompson, popularly known as Royal Hair.
In an interview with Nedu Wazobia on the Honest Bunch podcast, she shared that the marriage ended because Thompson expected her to be a traditional, domesticated wife. She recalled an incident during her high-risk pregnancy when he demanded she cook, a demand she considered extremely unfair.
Iheuwa also discussed the challenges of dating Nigerian men. She spoke on the importance of finding a kind man, as many expect their wives to suffer and endure hardships to be seen as a ‘good wife.’ However, Iheuwa made it clear that she could not conform to these expectations.
She further explained that Thompson wanted her to cook, despite having a paid chef. He suggested she at least supervise the chef in the kitchen. He also criticized her for not cleaning up, despite having a maid for such tasks. As a CEO and successful businesswoman, Iheuwa found these demands unreasonable.
Addressing misconceptions about her personality, Iheuwa stated that she is not a troublemaker by nature but will stand up for herself if necessary.
In a shift during the interview, she revealed her efforts to meet her husband’s expectations by cooking and cleaning, only to be met with accusations of pretense. She also clarified that Ubi Franklin, with whom she shares a child, was never her husband but a boyfriend.
”Telling a heavily pregnant woman with high risk to cook when she should be resting is the height of wick*dness. One thing I have learned about dating a Nigerian man is making sure he is a kind man because some of these men want to suffer you and expect you to endure so you will answer good wife. It can never be me.”
Iheuwa also spoke about her personal growth and relationships. Recall that Kemi Filani had reported yesterday that, she had advised women on handling relationships, sharing that she moves on when a man misbehaves. Having had her first child at a young age, Sandra revealed that she is now embracing a ‘soft girl era,’ focusing on her well-being, making money, and enjoying the generosity of others.
