He was constantly abusing, beating and battering me inside the house and in public places – Kate Henshaw-Nuttal accuses Sammy Okposo of abuse

Kate Henshaw - Nuttall 15

Kate Henshaw - Nuttall 15

Elegant Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw-Nuttal recently granted an interview to Entertainment Express and in the interview she made deadly allegations against a former lover. Nollywoodgossip contacted people close to the actress and they swore that she was talking about popular gospel singer Sammy Okposo. In the explosive interview, the beautiful actress accused the ex-lover of beating her, both in private and in public.

Below is what Kate says.

I can’t withstand violence in a relationship. I was once a victim. The relationship lasted for about three/four years. I didn’t know who I was then. I was so timid, I almost stopped smiling and almost stopped laughing, but there was this inner strength in me that helped me to rediscover myself. In fact, I had no self-esteem then. I wanted to change and be who I was not, based on the ill treatment and violent nature of my man then. He was constantly abusing, beating and battering me inside the house and in public places. I think there was a time when I walked round with bandage on my leg, courtesy of my violent lover. Funny enough, this violent lover of mine claimed to love me and wanted to marry me then.

I wanted to marry him. I had started buying pots and other household items because I was in love. I wanted to settle down; I wanted to have my children with him. I wanted to be happy and continue to do my work but he was that bad. I kept thinking he would change, but he didn’t. I tried my best to be everything to him, but finally I said enough was enough, this relationship was not of God and not for me. During those turbulent periods, I was ashamed. I couldn’t tell anybody. Why did I stay? It’s very ironical because after the beating comes the gifts, the begging, the cries and words like ‘It’s your fault, I’d try and change, and it’s not me.’ Everybody will now be saying forgive him, he’s begging. In one of the beatings, he broke my ankle. But let’s not dwell much on things of the past.

I cannot tell you his name; we are both separately married now and still waxing stronger in the entertainment industry. Those that knew us then know the person and they also know his name.

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33 Comments on this article. Feel free to join this conversation.

  1. Lawrence Lurrenz Onuzulike October 14, 2011 at 10:10 am - Reply

    Wow

  2. Catherine-Emaeyak Idiong October 14, 2011 at 5:37 pm - Reply

    ok

  3. Seyi Stephen Adesina October 14, 2011 at 10:42 pm - Reply

    Mummy Kate u are the bomb I love your play hope to meet u soon.

  4. Abigail Sherry Lily October 15, 2011 at 10:31 am - Reply

    sorry dear

  5. Eboney Chuks October 15, 2011 at 11:08 am - Reply

    No need tellin his name I know him already,, but dat guy harsh hhoo.

    • Aniema Akpabio October 17, 2011 at 2:14 pm - Reply

      Eboney Chuks hahahahah thank God you know him, pls tell him to change o

    • Ebby Floxy Onyebum October 18, 2011 at 8:32 am - Reply

      Aniema, hahahahah you self funny; that person fit change

  6. Jessica Hocks October 15, 2011 at 12:25 pm - Reply

    Kate thank God you have it all behind you.

    • Aniema Akpabio October 17, 2011 at 2:20 pm - Reply

      Yes o, maybe it has to happen before you realise that he wasn't meant to be ur hubby.

  7. Ibrahim Bello October 16, 2011 at 1:10 pm - Reply

    kate u ar to much for dat.

    • Aniema Akpabio October 17, 2011 at 2:18 pm - Reply

      yes o, dammn too much for it

    • Ebby Floxy Onyebum October 18, 2011 at 8:32 am - Reply

      abi

  8. Nelly Ejiro J October 17, 2011 at 8:22 am - Reply

    That guy na BEAST, Big time.

    • Aniema Akpabio October 17, 2011 at 2:23 pm - Reply

      He's not only a beast but a biggggggggggggg one at that

    • George Olori October 17, 2011 at 5:34 pm - Reply

      beast bi ti bawo na? lolz

    • Ebby Floxy Onyebum October 18, 2011 at 8:36 am - Reply

      Beast

  9. Onyebinama Magdaline October 17, 2011 at 9:27 am - Reply

    pele o

    • Ebby Floxy Onyebum October 18, 2011 at 8:28 am - Reply

      sorry oooooooo

  10. Bolanle E. Adewumi October 17, 2011 at 10:31 am - Reply

    thanks God you are out of the relationship and u've moved on with your life.

    • George Olori October 17, 2011 at 5:34 pm - Reply

      yes ke, she has really improved now

  11. Aniema Akpabio October 17, 2011 at 2:12 pm - Reply

    Thank God that you realised yourself when you did.

    • George Olori October 17, 2011 at 5:33 pm - Reply

      abi na

    • Ebby Floxy Onyebum October 18, 2011 at 8:27 am - Reply

      yes ooooooooooo

  12. George Olori October 17, 2011 at 5:33 pm - Reply

    Thank God for His grace upon your life oo and look how God has placed you high above all…..

    • Ebby Floxy Onyebum October 18, 2011 at 8:28 am - Reply

      true talk

    • George Olori October 18, 2011 at 8:37 am - Reply

      yes naw

  13. Ako Pauline Susy Agbor October 17, 2011 at 6:44 pm - Reply

    Soo happy you´ve put it all behind you.

    • Ebby Floxy Onyebum October 18, 2011 at 8:35 am - Reply

      yes oooooo

  14. Lakasol Ifeanyi Litmus October 17, 2011 at 10:58 pm - Reply

    I kn women are at most times diffcult, but men dat beat women are simple jackass. Dats ma word 2 y'all.

    • Somina Dagogo Winston October 17, 2011 at 11:06 pm - Reply

      Sorry plz are dey leaving as man n wife?

    • Lakasol Ifeanyi Litmus October 17, 2011 at 11:11 pm - Reply

      Boyfriend & girl friend. Even na man & wife, stil wrong in my own perspective.

    • Ebby Floxy Onyebum October 18, 2011 at 8:38 am - Reply

      tell them ooooooooo

  15. Ebby Floxy Onyebum October 18, 2011 at 8:27 am - Reply

    At least you realized it earlier, and may God delivery that woman beater.

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