Nigerian gay rights and immigration activist Edafe Okporo has announced the end of his marriage to his husband, Nick Giglio, three years after the two tied the knot.
Okporo, who hails from Warri and has built a prominent profile in the United States as a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and immigrant welfare, wed Nick back in July 2022. The union drew attention at the time, and their separation is drawing its own share of public interest now.
On Friday, March 27, Okporo took to his Instagram page to share the news directly with his followers, posting a photo of their intertwined hands alongside a joint statement from both him and Nick. The message was measured, dignified and clearly written by two people determined to handle a painful situation with as much grace as possible.
“Nick and I have made the mutual decision to end our marriage. We have officially filed for a no-fault divorce by mutual agreement. This has been a hard decision, and we are taking the time and space we need to move through it with honesty and respect,” the statement read in part.
They also asked their followers not to take sides or turn the moment into a spectacle. “You’re welcome to continue holding space for both of us, together or separately,” they wrote, signing off simply as Nick and Edafe.
The post went up just 13 minutes before it began circulating widely, and reactions have already started pouring in from followers wishing both men well as they move forward separately.
