Nigeria’s richest woman, Folorunsho Alakija, and her husband, Modupe, have decided to go their separate ways after more than three decades of marriage. The couple, renowned for their philanthropy, business acumen, and seemingly unbreakable partnership, are navigating what can only be described as the twilight of their long-standing union.

The details surrounding their split suggest a growing rift that had been brewing for some time. Modupe Alakija has reportedly moved out of their luxurious Ikoyi, Lagos home, signalling a physical and emotional distance between the pair. Despite efforts to reach Modupe for a comment, his silence adds to the air of mystery surrounding the separation.

This development comes on the heels of a notably discreet wedding for one of the Alakija’s sons, which now appears to have been a harbinger of the internal struggles within the family. The event was marked by an unusual level of privacy and control over media presence, a stark departure from the lavish celebrations traditionally associated with the Alakija family. Guests were meticulously vetted, and photographers found themselves restricted in a way that underscored a desire to keep personal matters away from public scrutiny.