Nollywood actress Uche Ogbodo says her social media inbox has turned into a marketplace of suitors since she confirmed the collapse of her marriage to singer and actor Bobby Maris
The screen star revealed that she now receives up to 100 direct messages a day from men eager to woo her Many of them she said are complete strangers who see her newly single status as an open invitation
According to Ogbodo the sudden rush of attention is overwhelming rather than flattering She explained that she is still processing the end of her relationship and is not in a hurry to jump into anything new
Her revelation followed a series of emotional posts in which she confirmed that her eight year relationship with Maris had broken down The couple who share children together had long projected an image of unity on social media making the split a talking point among fans
In the wake of the separation Ogbodo and her sister publicly accused Maris of being lazy and unwilling to pull his weight financially and domestically The actress suggested that she had carried most of the responsibility in the relationship and had reached a breaking point
While Ogbodo has been vocal online Maris has maintained a notable silence He has yet to issue a detailed response to the allegations choosing instead to keep a low profile as the controversy gathers momentum
The actress meanwhile appears to be walking a tightrope between vulnerability and defiance On one hand she has spoken about the pain of a failed union On the other she has projected confidence insisting that she will not settle for less than she deserves in any future relationship
Her complaint about the flood of DMs underscores a familiar pattern for high profile women whose personal lives become public spectacle Once news of a breakup surfaces many find themselves treated as fair game by opportunistic admirers
For Ogbodo the attention may be proof that she remains a desirable figure in the public eye Yet her message is clear she is not a prize to be rushed at but a woman trying to reclaim her peace after a turbulent end to her marriage