Nigerian footballer, Obafemi Akinwunmi Martins is said to be living large while his family languishes in poverty in Lagos, Nigeria. Sources revealed that the Super Eagles striker and Lavante Football Club point man has allegedly abandoned his family to the mercy of abject poverty.
Sources swore that after the former Inter Milan striker gained fame in 2004, he has virtually turned his back at his family members at Orile Aguda in Lagos. Martins allegedly dumped his family members soon after the death of his mother.
The sources disclosed that some of his family members have resorted to squatting with friends after their Orile family house was demolished by Fashola's administration some years ago. Just recently, Martins bought two houses in VGC, Victoria Island, Lagos worth about N350million along with expensive cars.
Meanwhile, another source hinted that Martins has denied the child he got from a woman who stays in London. According to a reliable source, the lady named Katherine, had a child for Martins but the former Newcastle striker refused to accept the child from her.
Also, Martins' late brother's (Ladi) wife, Mariam, who had a baby for Ladi before his death, we learnt was never given any N5million as pay off as earlier reported in some sections of the media. Instead, it was alleged that Martins chased the poor woman out of his VGC home when she visited him (Martins).
Sources claimed that the woman was reportedly chased away by Martins with her pregnancy. As we further learnt, this has rendered the woman homeless as Martins allegedly sold Ladi's house and Range Rover Sport.
Also another source said the late Ladi's legal wife, Ugomma, who has two kids, is reportedly not living well in London where she works as a mortuary attendant.
It is expected that Martins will respond to these allegations soon and when that happens you'll get his own side of the story.
Meanwhile, another source hinted that Martins has denied the child he got from a woman who stays in London. According to a reliable source, the lady named Katherine, had a child for Martins but the former Newcastle striker refused to accept the child from her.
Also, Martins' late brother's (Ladi) wife, Mariam, who had a baby for Ladi before his death, we learnt was never given any N5million as pay off as earlier reported in some sections of the media. Instead, it was alleged that Martins chased the poor woman out of his VGC home when she visited him (Martins).
Sources claimed that the woman was reportedly chased away by Martins with her pregnancy. As we further learnt, this has rendered the woman homeless as Martins allegedly sold Ladi's house and Range Rover Sport.
Also another source said the late Ladi's legal wife, Ugomma, who has two kids, is reportedly not living well in London where she works as a mortuary attendant.
It is expected that Martins will respond to these allegations soon and when that happens you'll get his own side of the story.
Am not surprised as that is the character of most yoruba men that I know. Chi
ReplyDeleteur life is a MESS, its written all over ur comment.
DeleteRich man syndrome. Plenty money but a sense of doom to all family members abday God forbid children involved. This man should not die O! He must take his money and mansion to the grave stupid fellow!!!!
DeleteRich man syndrome. Plenty money but a sense of doom to all family members abday God forbid children involved. This man should not die O! He must take his money and mansion to the grave stupid fellow!!!!
Deleteoloriburuku,omo irankiran
DeleteWhy an ibo girl wud marry a yoruba man is beyond my imagination! Umu ewu!
ReplyDeleteIs there anything wrong for yoruba to marry an igbo. I don't think so...TJ
DeleteBecause of animals like Anonymous29 October, 2012 05:47 I won't wish my worst enemy to marry any igbo person, its people like you that make women from other tribes who end up with igbo men drink their dead body water and the men from other tribes marry your women's corpses. Tribalistic bastard
DeleteMaybe the lady who born for him is not good enough for marrige....it is his choice who to marry..... Kalu
ReplyDeleteI am not surprise bicos that's how most Yoruba men do when they come into big money.This is what d late Abiola did when he was alive;having so many children without taking care of them.Its very sad to see my own people behave this way.
ReplyDeleteTrue talk Rev.You are very correct.Shame on these men that bring disgrace to our Yoruba men.
DeleteAll dis u mentioned is not restricted to yoruba race only .It is only a shameless,un-focused,idiot and heartless human being dat will behave in such a way.Michael.
DeleteGbam Micheal....... D
DeleteWhat does this have to do with what tribe you are from. WHAT A DIVIDED COUNTRY!
ReplyDeleteSpeak like one Nigeria and maybe just maybe God might help the country's situation again.
Wait and hear from martins before making comments.
ReplyDeletei don't know about all this issue but anyone at all who has ever met obafemi martins knows he is a nice gentle humble and generous person..i have seen this guy give people money without them asking,any club or naija joint this guy s enters at least in london he will clear the bill.
ReplyDeletei learnt through some childhood friends who live in nigeria how the guy comes visiting a gf of his in my hood and he will give everyone money some without asking i know a girl personally who just told him something about his then gf and he gave the girl 200,000naira the girl in question is still alive.
there is a guy living in his house even from his time in newcastle his childhood friend the guy drives all his cars,spends money anyhow and most girls even think the guy owns the house and money..i have met obafemi martins once while he was playing in newcastle and the guy will bow down for both old and young rich or poor he was serving all of us drinks while we were all sitting down in his living room
i believe there is more to this story that what is being written here
i wonder how people react to news. Imagine all problems listed above being linked to this young man. Is he the head of their family to be the one to solve these problems ? In yoruba land, the oldest living man is usually the head who is saddled with the responsibility of taking care of the family. Mind you, the boy is rich today but how many member of his family took him serious when he was playing football on the streets of Lagos ? What was their contribution to his success ? Well, that's his family problem and every family has theirs. Wale
ReplyDeleteNot only yoruba men. This is an individual act. it could be any body from any where. it happen all over the world. stop calling tribes.
ReplyDeleteWe Nigerians seem to have a parasitic mentality when one of our sibling is financially buoyant. At least when he's mother was alive he did take care of her and along with his relative, but now that the old woman is gone, I guess Martin figured it's about time every one get's productive and stop the dependency syndrome. That are thousands of Nigerians who have become resourceful and as result have created a good life for them selves. Rather than waiting for one uncle or relative to hand feed you for the rest of your life. It is said that when you teach a man how to fish, you have fed him for life, rather than giving him/her a fish.
ReplyDeleteWe Nigerians seem to have a parasitic mentality when one of our sibling is financially buoyant. At least when he's mother was alive he did take care of her and along with his relative, but now that the old woman is gone, I guess Martin figured it's about time every one get's productive and stop the dependency syndrome. That are thousands of Nigerians who have become resourceful and as result have created a good life for them selves. Rather than waiting for one uncle or relative to hand feed you for the rest of your life. It is said that when you teach a man how to fish, you have fed him for life, rather than giving him/her a fish.
ReplyDeleteMay the Lord do my owe today.... Amos-duro.
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