My Uncle Skipped US Alimony and Self-Deported Back to Nigeria After Divorce Drama

I have an uncle who built an incredible fortune in Nigeria—more than most Nigerians could ever earn in ten generations. He moved to the US with his wife, but she filed for divorce over his past infidelities. She won child support, two houses and even sued for alimony. Instead of fighting in US courts, he returned to Nigeria and dared her to pursue him there. The ex couldn’t keep up the tax bills on his American homes, and the properties were eventually seized. Years later, his eldest daughter came back to Nigeria at 24 to reconnect. He explained why he left and gave her the choice to forgive or not. In the end, they rebuilt their bond.

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