Renowned Nollywood actress Ini Edo has finally unveiled the deeply personal reasons behind her decision to choose surrogacy over carrying a child herself.
The revelation came during a candid conversation in season 3 of the hit reality show Young, Famous & African.
While interacting with her co-stars, Ini Edo also addressed questions about her daughter’s paternity and her marital status.
In a heartfelt exchange, Nadia, one of her colleagues, delved into the topic:
Nadia: “Do you have a kid?”
Ini Edo: “Yes, a baby girl.”
Nadia: “Are you married?”
Ini Edo: “I’m not married.”
Nadia: “Are you together with the dad?”
Ini Edo: “No, I am not.”
Nadia: “Is he still alive?”
Ini Edo: “He is not dead. He does not have anything to do with us. We are just two people: me and my daughter.
“I do not really want to talk about my journey because it is personal. I’m raising my child alone. I went through surrogacy. At the time I wanted to have a child, there was no man in my life, and there are different ways to achieve motherhood.
“I never thought I would face fertility challenges, but I had issues carrying pregnancies to term. After six heartbreaking miscarriages and realizing I wasn’t getting younger, I began exploring other options.
“Eventually, surrogacy came up, and I embraced it. It was the best decision for me, and I am very happy with it.”
The actress disclosed that her journey to motherhood involved IVF procedures and years of emotional struggle.
Recall that the 42 years old actress was previously married to Nigerian-American businessman Philip Ehiagwina in 2008, but the union ended in divorce in 2014.
Her story is one of strength, resilience, and the unshakable love of a mother for her child.