This archive report was first published on 9 July 2020.
Published on July 9, 2020, Tanzanian star Shilole has bravely opened up about her experiences with domestic abuse at the hands of her husband Ashrafu Sadiki, alias Uchebe.
Shilole took to her social media platform to apologize to her family and other domestic abuse victims for not speaking up earlier.
“I want to apologize to my family and to all the victims of domestic abuse out there for not speaking up earlier,” she said.
Shilole explained that she had been in a relationship with Uchebe for a long time and had endured various forms of abuse, including physical and emotional.
“Uchebe is a man I loved, I endured all his weaknesses, I gave him everything, (my body, my wealth,” she said.
However, despite her efforts to make the relationship work, Shilole said she was tired of the abuse and had decided to speak out.
“I know I will be criticized for posting this online, BUT I HAVE NO CHOICE, MY LIFE IS A PUBLIC LIFE, SOCIETY LOOKS AT ME AS A ROLE MODEL,” she said.
Shilole added that she had been hospitalized twice due to the abuse and had decided to prioritize her safety and well-being.
“I have decided to prioritize my safety and well-being, and I am asking that I be left alone as a mother who has made the difficult decision to leave her abusive relationship,” she said.
Shilole's decision to speak out has been met with both support and criticism, but she remains resolute in her decision to prioritize her safety and well-being.
