Popular music executive Ubi Franklin has opened up about the emotional turmoil he faced after his marriage to actress Lilian Esoro ended.

In a video shared on his Instagram page, he revealed that he attempted suicide on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, despite his wealth and career success, because he was deeply embarrassed and depressed by the separation.

Franklin, who felt he had not wronged his ex-wife, struggled to understand why the relationship failed. He disclosed that he drove to the bridge several times but was rescued by his cousin, Omini Stitches, who saved him on multiple occasions. He described the experience as one of the darkest periods of his life.

However, Franklin noted that he has since found peace and now shares a cordial relationship with Esoro. They co-parent their son harmoniously, and he continues to support her whenever possible. He advised his followers to learn from failed relationships rather than hold onto hatred.

He said:
“I went through some crazy depressing positions. I remember one time I bought a red CL, and I drove that car to the third Mainland bridge to go and commit suicide.”

“The only luck I had was my cousin brother Omini Stitches that came to saved me. Several times I had tried to commit suicide, Omini saved me. Because I was so embarrassed, I don’t know what to do. I felt like what have I done to deserve all of this. I have a good career going for myself. I have like the biggest artist in the country at the time. Everything was fine, so I just felt like it was time for me to settle down.”

“So, sometimes I always feel like this relationship did not work it was just meant to be that way. Till today I can’t really explain exactly what transpired, but we’re now very good friends. We co-parent very well, we celebrate events of our son. So sometimes, I have always believed that regardless of all the pain, the best result that I got from that was my son. And she’s still doing very well. Any opportunity I ever have to support her, I always do it to the fullest and I pray that she continues doing well. The lesson I want you to learn from this is, I don’t want you to think that when something happens sometimes with the human being, you have to hate the human being. No, that’s not the case. Sometimes it is just an opportunity for you to learn from the process and keep it moving.”