Edith Ward, the ex-wife of Ghanaian-UK-based musician Reginald Ainooson, also known by his stage name Reggie Zippy, has chosen to break her silence regarding the dissolution of their marriage.
In a candid revelation on social media, Edith Ward disclosed that she initiated the divorce proceedings and personally financed the legal process contrary to the public perception Reggie Zippy had sought to create.
“I filed for it ✅ I paid for it ✅ Dealt with it in private ✅,” she said in the post.
Edith Ward revealed that for fifteen years, she had been in a marital union with the ‘Adomaa’ singer, and shared a lot of lows with him.
In a social media post, Edith Ward stated, “You can’t make ppl do right by you but you can decide how often you can let them do you wrong.”
Acknowledging her commitment to handling the matter privately, Edith Ward unveiled her new status with a sense of resolution and grace.
“Today it has been granted. My freedom walk continues in truth and peace,” she declared.
The news of their divorce went viral on Thursday, August, 17, 2023 after the former X-factor contestant publicly acknowledged his shortcomings as a husband and father in a sarcastic social media post.
The rapper, recognized for his hit “Aayefe Notse” posted a photo alongside his three children and shared his thoughts on his past behaviour, fatherhood, and his journey towards self-discovery and personal growth.
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According to the singer, he should have prioritized his family and cared for his children
He posted, “I just want to KEEP this SIMPLE and STRAIGHT to my point so kindly bare with me????????. AS OF FRIDAY 11th AUGUST 2023 at 12:00noon, I AM NO LONGER A MARRIED MAN after 15 years of being extremely irresponsible and wicked towards my children and their mother and I apologise to them for my unacceptable behaviour as a VERY FOOLISH FATHER AND HUSBAND, It was all my fault, I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN BETTER INSTEAD OF CARING FOR MY CHILDREN OR FAMILY????✌????. ????GOING FORWARD????????????”
The announcement also marked a new chapter in Reggie Zippy’s life as he expressed his intention to move forward from the sordid tale.
He assured his followers that any woman he is seen with from now on is not a side-chick or mistress but someone who respects and loves him genuinely.
“ANY WOMAN YOU SEE ME WITH IS NOT A SIDE-CHICK OR MISTRESS. I AM NOW A SINGLE MAN WHO HAS HIS FREEDOM AND RIGHTS TO LIVE MY LIFE AND DATE ANY WOMAN I WANT TO, ESPECIALLY WHEN SHE LOVES ME AND TREATS ME WITH RESPECT AND GRATITUDE FOR THE LITTLE THINGS IN ANY BEAUTIFUL RELATIONSHIP❤️????????????????,” he disclosed.
Furthermore, Reggie Zippy addressed rumours and perceptions about him, urging people not to believe any positive rumours about him or question any evil reports they hear from his wife.
“FINALLY!!! EVERY BAD RUMOURS YOU HEAR ABOUT ME, PLEASE DON’T EVEN BOTHER TO CALL OR ASK ME BECAUSE THEY ARE ALL TRUE BUT PLEASE, PLEASE AND PLEASE AGAIN, DO NOT EVER BELIEVE ANY GOOD THING YOU HEAR ABOUT ME CUZ I DON’T WANT YOU TO BE DISAPPOINTED ????????????????,” he added
The X-Factor star also expressed his enduring love for his children, irrespective of the circumstances, vowing to cherish them despite his past behaviour.
“All I know is I love all 3 of my children whether I get to see them, talk to them or not, whether I am bad father, rich father, a poor father or a genuine kindhearted human being who sacrificed himself and dreams for them or not ????????. I am finally at peace and can clearly see where I went wrong or right and I am very happy to be embracing the NEXT CHAPTER OF MY BEAUTIFUL, EXCITING AND POSITIVE LIFE OF PEACE AND ADVENTURE????❤️???????????????????????? . #reggiezippy #wemove #nochildleftbehind #thankyou #throwbackthursday”