Timi Dakolo, Nigerian musician, says he and Busola, his wife, informed their children about how she was allegedly raped by a pastor when she was 16 years.
The music star spoke about the rape saga when he appeared on the latest episode of ‘Toke Moments‘, a YouTube series by Toke Makinwa, media personality.
The lovebirds have been at the centre of a lingering controversy since Busola alleged that Biodun Fatoyinbo, senior pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), raped her on two occasions while she was a teenager.
Although the clergyman dismissed the rape allegations made against him, the case has refused to die down.
Speaking on the show, Dakolo said his concept of raising kids is one that allows them to freely express themselves.
“Yes, we informed our kids. I think I raised my kids differently. Children love validation. My kids can talk to me and express themselves very well. I had to make them know that their mother is a superhero. I explained that it was a painful experience that happened when their mum was very young,” he said.
“They understood even though they might not know the gravity of what it was. They understood that something was happening. So, anytime they go to her, they give her a hug.”
The ‘Iyawo Mi’ crooner also recounted the difficulty the family faced handling the matter at the time.
According to him, his celebrity photographer wife initially found it difficult approaching him to talk about the issue and her resolve to make it public.
Dakolo said he remains resolute in his support for Busola because of his love for her and believes in the “for better, for worse” marital vow.
“When you tell someone that, ‘I’ve got you’, be true about it. Oftentimes, we associate being a man with muscle, biceps and strength. The pain that one feels that is not physical is the real pain,” he said.
