Karen Igho, the winner of the 2011 Big Brother Africa reality show, has made a heartfelt plea for help, revealing her struggles with homelessness, marital issues, and the fight for custody of her children. In an emotional video shared on social media, Igho disclosed that she has been living in homeless shelters for over a year while battling abuse and the breakdown of her marriage.
In the video posted on X (formerly known as Twitter) on Wednesday, Karen confirmed her situation by showing herself in a shelter. “I want to prove that it is me, and indeed I am homeless,” she said. “I woke up in my homeless shelter, and I’ve been here for more than one year. I’ve been going up and down from shelter to shelter.”
Despite the difficult circumstances, the reality TV star expressed her gratitude for the support she has received so far. She also urged her fans and the public to help her by donating to a GoFundMe account she shared in order to secure a permanent place to live and regain custody of her children.
“I feel kind of embarrassed doing this, but when it comes to my children, I’ll do anything for them,” she said. “Please be very kind in your judgment and comments that you post. If it were not me, I wouldn’t come out.”
Karen also opened up about her intention to divorce her estranged husband, Yaroslav Rakos, a Czech national whom she married in 2014. She alleged that her husband is attempting to take their children away by falsely claiming that she is mentally unstable. In a post shared earlier, she revealed the painful details of her situation, saying, “I’m going through a divorce with my husband; I have been homeless for a year, and I have been hurt sexually and physically. So if anything happens, ask or hold the man who brought me to a country where I know no one. He is trying to take my children away by saying I’m mentally sick.”
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She continued, “God Almighty bless Nigeria and Africa, my heart prays for your daughter of the soil. I have been through so much this past year. Please, Africans, pray for my children and I. In case you don’t hear from me again, know that I have been killed. I’m not sick mentally, and I don’t do drugs.”
The revelation of her struggles has drawn sympathy and support from fans and well-wishers who are now rallying behind her. Many have expressed shock at the reality TV star’s ordeal and have shared messages of encouragement.
Karen Igho gained fame after winning the 2011 edition of Big Brother Africa, where she became a household name across the continent. However, her recent revelations have shed light on the darker side of her personal life as she battles through homelessness, divorce, and the fight to keep her children.