Karen Igho, the 2011 Big Brother Africa winner, has revealed her struggles with homelessness, marital abuse, and a contentious custody battle for her children.
Igho, who tied the knot with Czech Republic citizen Yaroslav Rakos in 2014, took to social media to share her ordeal.
On Wednesday, Igho posted a video on X, showcasing herself in a shelter to confirm her situation.
“I want to prove that it is me, and indeed I am homeless,” she said, visibly emotional. “I woke up in my homeless shelter, and I’ve been here for more than one year. I’ve been going up and down from shelter to shelter.”
In the video, Igho expressed gratitude for the support she received and urged fans to donate to her GoFundMe account, seeking assistance to secure a place to stay and regain custody of her children.
“Please be very kind in your judgment and comments that you post. If it were not me, I wouldn’t come out. I feel kind of embarrassed doing this, but when it comes to my children, I’ll do anything for them.”
On Tuesday, Igho shared her intention to divorce her estranged husband and fight to regain custody of her children.
She alleged that Rakos is attempting to take her children away by falsely claiming she is mentally unstable. Her post read, “I’m going through a divorce with my husband; I have been homeless for a year, and I have been hurt sexually and physically, so if anything happens, ask or hold the man who brought me to a country where, and I know no one, he is trying to take children away by saying I’m mentally sick.”
Igho’s emotional appeal has sparked widespread concern and support from fans and well-wishers.
Fans and supporters can contribute to her GoFundMe account to assist her in securing a stable living situation and fighting for custody of her children.
