“I was crying for my children, not a woman” – Judy Austin’s ex-husband addresses critics over viral video
Mr. Emmanuel Obasi, the former husband of Nollywood actress Judy Austin, has responded to critics who questioned his emotional moment while speaking about his children.
In a video circulating online, he explained that his tears were not because of his ex-wife, but due to his struggle to maintain a relationship with his children.
“I want to make it clear, I’m not crying for a woman. I have a wife. I’m crying for my children, which I have been trying my best to make sure I have a relationship with them,” he said.
Emmanuel further expressed disappointment that some people focused on his handkerchief instead of the message behind his emotional breakdown.
He questioned why some Nigerians were more interested in criticising his reaction rather than understanding the pain of a father trying to reconnect with his children.
“Nigerian men should be very careful. Imagine your fellow man coming out to cry that he went to see his children, and you people are busy looking at my handkerchief. What concerns my handkerchief with what I am crying about?” he added.
His statement comes after his recent appearance on a podcast, where he made several claims about his ex-wife and her alleged affair with Yul Edochie, during which he also broke down in tears in a viral video that sparked online backlash.
Emmanuel Obasi continues to maintain that his focus is on his children and his desire to build a stronger relationship with them, urging the public to look beyond criticism and understand his pain as a father.
Watch the vide below…
“I am crying over my children, and you are busy looking at my handkerchief. Nigerian men should be very careful. Imagine your fellow man coming out to cry that he went to see his children, and you people are busy looking at my handkerchief.
What concerns my handkerchief with what… https://t.co/5O6oe0WJht pic.twitter.com/uDlL3u24ef— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) June 17, 2026