17/09/2025
I came across the story of actress Chinonso Arubayi, and it broke me.
When her husband, gospel singer Eric Arubayi, passed away, she said she felt betrayed by God.
She lived a faith-filled life with him … they prayed together, believed together… so when he died, nothing made sense.
She stopped praying. She didn’t want to hear scripture or encouragement from anyone. She slipped into depression. At one point, she shaved her hair, then shaved it again because she wanted to go completely bald. Her friends kept saying, “Girl, you’re still fine,” but it only made her feel worse inside.
Yet… life didn’t stop. She had bills to pay, a son to care for, and a future to rebuild. So she picked herself up, started looking good again, and from that painful season, she birthed her makeup brand and her media career.
Her story is a mirror of what so many widows silently go through … grief, anger, denial, depression… but also, the slow and painful rise into strength.
The truth is, widowhood doesn’t erase your purpose. Your story doesn’t end here. Healing is possible, and yes, you can find joy again.
That’s why we’re gathering on October 4th, 2025 in Lagos (and streaming live on Facebook) for the Widows Outreach 2025 … to remind widows that while grief is real, hope is also real.
Seats are limited because we want this to be intimate and intentional. If you’re a widow (5 years and above), register now to secure your spot and join the community kindly click the link in bio or comment “support” to be added👇🏻
https://chat.whatsapp.com/GUFDe9org3uHaChLA2G3jA?mode=ems_share_t
Don’t carry this journey alone. Share this with a young widow who needs to hear there’s still life after loss.
With love,
Titilola Martins
