Reuben Abati’s Wife Reflects On Past Relationships, Shares Powerful Lessons On Growth

According to Ireporter Online, media personality and entrepreneur Kikelomo Atanda-Owo, wife of renowned journalist and broadcaster Reuben Abati, has candidly opened up about her journey through failed relationships, business challenges, and personal transformation.

In a heartfelt post shared on her Instagram page on Wednesday, Atanda-Owo reflected on how her past experiences in love, business, and friendship shaped her evolution into a stronger and more self-aware woman. She noted that her tolerance levels and perspectives have changed over the years, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries and asking the right questions.

“Over the years, through two failed relationships, business partnerships, and even friendships that drained me, I realised that the issue wasn’t always them. Sometimes, it was me, refusing to acknowledge that my tolerance had expired,” she revealed.

She further added, “The woman I was in 2010 could overlook certain behaviours, but the woman I am in 2025? She asks hard questions. She faces you hard on. She doesn’t sweep things under the rug anymore.”

Encouraging others to embrace change and self-growth, Atanda-Owo wrote, “We must learn to tell people, ‘I’m not the same person anymore.’ Because when you grow, your boundaries, your peace and your sense of self all shift too.”

Kikelomo Atanda-Owo is the host of the popular talk show Real Talk with Kike, known for tackling social issues, politics, and personal development. She also heads Z-Edge Consulting, a leadership and capacity development firm. A graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, she married Reuben Abati, a former presidential spokesman, in 2020.