Esther Smith Opens Up on Failed Marriage and 2008 Brouhaha: "My Vision Was Dimmed"
- Esther Smith has opened up about her broken marriage and the pressure on people to rush into relationships
- Reflecting on her failed marriage and the controversy from 2008, she urged women to make empowered moves
- In an interview with Delay, the singer highlighted the impact of societal expectations on personal choices
Gospel musician Esther Smith has spoken candidly about her broken marriage, urging women to resist family and societal pressure to rush into relationships.
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Appearing on The Delay Show with Deloris Frimpong Manso, the singer said her own experience served as a painful lesson.
"Don't let anybody put pressure on you to marry. As a senior sister, that's my advice to you."
Esther Smith was married to Rev Ahinkan Bonsu in the mid-2000s, but the union collapsed after roughly four years, culminating in a widely publicised divorce between 2008 and 2010.
She explained that the marriage coincided with the peak of her music career, particularly following the success of her debut single Ma Won Nsan, and that things began to unravel shortly after.
"After Ma Won Nsan, marriage came into the picture… I began to sink. It was a very hard time," she recalled.
The marriage breakdown became a public affair in 2008 after Esther Smith travelled to Europe for a music engagement while allegedly pregnant.
Her then-husband alleged she had subsequently relocated to Germany, given birth, and held the child's outdooring ceremony without his knowledge.
Tensions deepened further when her family allegedly returned the bride price and customary marriage items, formally dissolving the union.
Both parties traded allegations of infidelity at the time, igniting widespread public debate.
Reflecting on the experience, Esther Smith, who once likened her marriage to that of the late Nigerian singer, Osinachi, said she believed external expectations around age and marriage clouded her judgment.
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"My vision was dimmed because of marriage," she admitted.
She now encourages women to take ownership of their choices, adding:
"Even if you're not married, you can adopt a child. Don't marry for someone to play with your heart."
Watch the YouTube video of Esther Smith speaking to Delay about her failed marriage below:
Reactions to Esther Smith's interview with Delay
Esther Smith's interview with Delay has earned a lot of admiration on social media.
Below are some comments YEN.com.gh sighted.
lawrencia555 said:
"Auntie Esther looks even more radiant than ever. May God continue to bless her. Ghana, you have this superstar in your reach. Show her love and support her. Not many nations still have their legends living and looking fabulous and healthy. She deserves to shine even more, and God will continue to lift her. We love you worldwide @esthersmithmusic 🙏🏾"
igotoptions1 said:
"The interview was so uplifting, and you look so gorgeous. I love how relaxed you were to answer everything, and you tell the best stories. God’s favour is all over you. Please don’t leave us again. We need a show this year, please🙏🏾🙏🏾."
@agyemang_bridget said:
"If this interview were a series, I would never get tired of watching each episode. I enjoyed every bit of it. Thank you."
Esther Smith hails Shaggy for inspiring Nsuro
Earlier, YEN.com.gh had reported that Esther Smith had opened up about the inspiration behind her popular song Nsuro.
The legendary musician stated that the American-Jamaican dancehall star Shaggy played a key role in shaping the hit track.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
