Korra Obidi, a dancer, singer, and social media content creator, is not having the best of times. She gave birth to her second child a few weeks ago, and soon after, her American husband, Dr. Justin Dean, announced that they were divorcing. Obidi, on the other hand, appeared unconcerned at first, continuing to post videos of herself dancing on social media.
She has since stated that making those videos was her way of coping with her marital crisis. “I decided to address some of the things that have been going on,” she said during a Facebook Live session. “I don’t want to wash my sheets in public because I know the Internet never forgets.
“First and foremost, I want to apologize to everyone who saw the perfect depiction of a family and inter-racial love that I projected online and believed it. And they are now dissatisfied with what is happening. I’m sorry you had to witness that, and now you have to witness everything collapsing. I’d like to apologize to you, my devoted followers.
“You might notice me looking strong and dancing, as if I’m trying to keep it together.” When you see me doing that, know that I’m just trying to keep it together and be strong for my girls.”
Despite the recent developments, Obidi stated that she would not speak ill of her estranged husband.
“Trying to keep things together is how I cope,” she explained. Dance is something I can handle. I can read other people’s comments, but I’m not going to say anything negative about my husband because I know it would be harmful to my family.
Every marriage requires two people. In the United States of America, I am the only one. I have a two-year-old daughter as well as a newborn. My (extended) family is not based here. I just want you to understand what I’m going through right now. I am not a machine. I’m simply trying to make ends meet. “I’m attempting to be the strong role model for my daughters to look up to and emulate.”
She also stated that she will tell her side of the story when she is ready. “When I am strong enough,” she says, “I will tell my side of the story.” Please be sympathetic and kind with your words until then. Nobody will take care of my girls if I don’t. I’m just trying to stay sane. I don’t want to say anything that I will come to regret. Please remember to keep me in your prayers and to keep in mind that I am only human.”
