"you should not date somebody who already has a negative record. In my own case, it affected me at that time. I feel that a relationship should be between two people and not exposed to the rest of the world. Only a smart man is able to keep his relationship private."
In 2009, the lovers broke up in a very bitter way. It was even reported during that time that Timaya was allegedly beaten to pulp at a church in Lagos when he tried to let loose his anger on the actress.
