Nollywood actress Foluke Daramola-Salako opens up about the profound impact of her late mother on her marriage, revealing the pivotal role her mother’s guidance played in sustaining her relationship.
In a recent podcast, Foluke Daramola-Salako affectionately referred to her mother as her best friend, crediting her mother’s strength and values as the inspiration that helped her navigate marital challenges and stay committed. Her mother’s influence was instrumental in shaping her approach to marriage.
The actress revealed that her mother battled stroke for five years before her passing. Despite her mother’s prolonged illness, Foluke Daramola-Salako cherished the bond they shared. “My mom was my best friend and everything. She was sick for five years, she had a stroke… The truth of the matter is; it is because of my mother that I’m still married because left to me alone there are so many things that I can say I can’t take anymore, but my mom stood for everything right.”
The actress commended her mother’s ability to remain faithful and devoted to God despite experiencing pain. “She lost my father when she was 38 years old and never remarried. My mom’s life was sold out to God. Even in her pain, my mom would still praise God. I still cried last night because I look around me and I don’t find real people and that’s the only real person I can talk to,” she said emotionally.
Recalling her mother’s natural beauty, Foluke Daramola-Salako highlighted that she never resorted to cosmetic enhancements. “She was a very beautiful woman when she was young, she didn’t do tummy tuck or BBL but she had everything. I thank God because I’m sure she’s in a better place because the pain was so much.”
Foluke Daramola-Salako’s heartfelt tribute to her late mother serves as a testament to the lasting impact of a mother’s love and guidance on her life and marriage.
