Chacha Eke’s Husband shares his experience managing the actress’ mental illness.

Austin Faani, the husband of Nollywood actress Chacha Eke, has spoken up about his experience living with his wife who suffers from bipolar disorder which has caused quite a stir on social media.

Austin Faani shared his experience of how his wife once awakened him up at 1 a.m. with a loud smash on the mirror. According to him, his wife said people were crawling out of the mirror, so she had to wake up and break it. He said he had to accompany his wife to prayer houses when her condition worsened.

The actress also shared how she awoke around 3 a.m. one morning and felt frightened at home, so she ran to an Asaba motor park and then to Lagos. She further stated how she spent days loitering in Lagos’s streets, hotels, and beaches.

Chacha Eke’s story has once again put the issue of mental healthcare on the spotlight. Most mental health crisis go unreported-leading to low level of awareness. With the growing cases of mental health cases across the country, it’s hoped that government at all levels will begin to give it the attention it deserves. Friends and families of people going through mental health crisis should endeavor to be the person’s support group. Chacha Eke’s husband deserves commendation for being her rock of support in this trying time.