Nigerian musician May D has opened up about the challenges that led to the collapse of his marriage to his Swedish wife.
Speaking on the Honest Bunch podcast, May D shared details about his journey from dating his wife since 2014 to getting married and settling in Sweden.
Their arrangement saw him take on the role of a stay-at-home dad, looking after their child while his wife worked.
However, the COVID-19-induced lockdown brought unexpected challenges, including international travel restrictions and the shutdown of airports.
May D revealed he was stuck in Nigeria for almost a year, contrary to the agreement he had with his Swedish wife.
“I came for a tour and I was supposed to go back, but the lockdown happened. We didn’t know how the pandemic was going to end. People thought the world was ending, and you know those white people think differently from us.”
The musician added that the prolonged separation triggered trust issues and heightened tensions in their relationship.
Despite their long-standing bond, the challenges proved irreconcilable, and the marriage eventually came to an end.
Watch his interview below:
"I was a house husband in Sweden… We divorced during COVID-19."
– May D pic.twitter.com/hWp8MUKvJn
— @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) January 14, 2025