Nollywood actress Basira Beere has revealed that she suffered four pregnancy losses, while also speaking candidly about her understanding of marriage.
In the interview, the actress said she was misled about marriage while growing up, explaining that she believed it was primarily about sex and endurance, rather than learning or personal development, a view she directly linked to what she was told at home. To understand this better, let’s take a closer look at who Basira Beere is.
Who is Basira Beere?
Basira Beere is the stage name of Adeola Yusuf Kafirat Omoshalewa, a well-known Nigerian actress and filmmaker in the Yoruba movie industry. She became widely recognised after starring in the film Basira Beere, which was shown on platforms like Africa Magic.
She was born in the 1980s and is her mother’s last child. She went to St. Louis Primary School and Olubi Memorial Grammar School in Ibadan, then later earned a National Certificate in Education from Alayande College of Education. She started acting in 2009 while she was still a student, and in 2013 she moved to Ibadan to fully join a theatre group and build her career.
Over the years, she has featured in several Yoruba films, including Oyenusi, Omo Esu, Ipade, Excursion, Ile Itura, and Ajeigboro. Apart from acting, she is also involved in business, where she sells fabrics and clothing.
In her personal life, she is a mother and often shares moments with her son on social media.
She remains active in the industry with new and recent projects. These include Agbole Ijogbon (2026), where she stars alongside Segun Ogungbe and Odunlade Adekola, and Iye (Price). She also appeared in Omo Eleran (2025) with Wumi Toriola and Mide Abiodun, and Betterlife Reloaded, a follow-up to her earlier success. Her breakout film Basira Beere is still popular and continues to attract viewers online and on television.
The Interview: Marital Crisis, Parental Impact & 4 Pregnancy Losses
In a recent interview on Oyinmomo TV that has drawn attention online, Basira Beere disclosed that she has experienced different marital issues, four pregnancy losses, and reflected on the beliefs about marriage she says were shaped by her parents during her upbringing.
Speaking in the interview that was released on March 27, Basira Beere said she entered adulthood with what she now describes as a misguided understanding of marriage, explaining that she believed it was primarily about endurance, rather than learning, growth, or partnership. She directly attributed this perception to what she was told at home while growing up, stating that her parents had misled her on the subject. In her words:
“You know how they say it’s wrong to go against one’s parents…. But I had to go against them… Listening to them destroyed my life’s journey from the onset. My parents changed my trajectory in life because I didn’t want to disobey them. When they saw all I encountered because they wanted me to remain in marriage… They ended up asking me to leave so as not to lose me to death. They eventually asked me to leave after I had suffered so much. How do I want to recount the number of times I’ve had sex? Marriage is for sex.. How do I recover from those experiences?.”
“So I did a lot of things that were inconvenient for me just because I wanted to please my parents. And that totally messed up my trajectory in life.”
Basira Beere’s revelation that she lost four pregnancies marks one of the most significant disclosures of her career. She said there was a time she was pregnant without knowing because she was still seeing her monthly period. She also recalled a painful Valentine’s Day experience, explaining that she was deceived with flowers on February 14, which led to a sexual encounter. When she later found out she was pregnant, the man involved admitted he already knew, and even his mother had suspected it after observing her “feet”, during a visit.
She described the emotional and physical toll of her past relationships, including moments of abuse. In one instance, she said she was slapped immediately after entering a man’s house, an experience she described as shocking and humiliating.
She also shared that three of her relationships ended because of interference from her partners’ families and physical assault. In her first marriage, religion created tension because her husband was a Christian while her father is a Muslim. Although her father agreed to the marriage since she was already pregnant, she had to wed just days before giving birth. Not long after, problems started when her husband’s mother accused her of being unfaithful. This led to frequent abuse, as her husband began to beat her over minor issues. She stayed in the marriage for over five years before eventually leaving to save her life.
Her second marriage started on a big note, with her even selling fabrics to support the wedding plans. Before the marriage, she noticed a warning sign when the man threw a tumbler at the wall during a minor argument, but she ignored it after he apologised. After they got married, his anger became worse. Just one week into the marriage, an ex-boyfriend sent her a congratulatory message and addressed her as “dear.” She replied politely, also using “dear,” but her husband saw the message and accused her of cheating. He smashed her phone, dragged her by her wedding hair, and pulled her outside at night. She said it took the intervention of their landlord to stop him from seriously harming her.
She also spoke about losing a pregnancy during that marriage. She explained that one day she was listening to Fuji music while working, and after a song ended, another started playing. Her husband, who was outside repairing a generator with a friend, asked her to change it. She told him to wait since his preferred singer would play again soon, but he became angry, entered the house, and smashed her phone. When she reacted, he pushed her forcefully, and she hit her stomach against the sharp edge of the worktop tiles. She later lost the pregnancy, which was already about four to five months along.
She said she endured the situation for years before finally leaving and had to report to the police. After that, she entered another relationship with a man she identified as Alhaji Onigold, where she also faced several challenges.
Reflecting on her experiences, she apologised before expressing her belief that her upbringing taught her to endure too much. Basira Beere said her parents always urged her to stay in her husband’s house and endure. She explained that her mother is her father’s first wife and accepted 14 other wives, which also influenced her mindset about marriage. She added that although she still believes in marriage, her experiences with men have left her deeply hurt.
