Emmanuel Obasi, the former husband of actress Judy Austin, has clarified that the emotional moment that made him break down during a recent podcast interview was not connected to his ex-wife.
According to a report by Vanguard on Wednesday June 17, 2026, the businessman spoke after a clip from his appearance on the HonestBunch podcast went viral on social media. During the interview, Obasi became emotional while discussing the challenges he has faced in recent years, leading to widespread reactions from viewers.
In a video shared on Wednesday, Obasi apologised to those who watched the interview and explained that certain painful memories triggered his emotions. He said he did not travel from Onitsha to Lagos with the intention of crying but became overwhelmed during the discussion.
Obasi also rejected reports suggesting that his tears were caused by thoughts of Judy Austin. According to him, his concern is not about his former marriage but about his children.
He explained that the real reason behind his emotional reaction was his desire to have a closer relationship with his children. Obasi stressed that they remain his major concern and the issue that continues to affect him deeply.
The businessman further criticised some social media users who focused on the handkerchief he used while crying instead of paying attention to the message he was trying to pass across.
In his words, “I didn’t travel from Onitsha to Lagos to cry. Forgive me and bear with me; something triggered me. I also want the world to know I am not crying over a woman; I am only crying over my children.”