"She’s Free to Love Again" – Lawyer Speaks on Why Safiya Publicly Announced Her Divorce from Online Personality Ahmed XM

In an unexpected twist to what many assumed was a quiet, happy marriage, the former wife of social media personality Ahmed XM, Safiya, has made a bold move by going public with news of her divorce. This revelation, however, wasn’t just another social media rant—it came through her legal counsel, Hamza Nuhu Dantani, who confirmed that Safiya had indeed finalized her divorce from XM nearly five months ago and chose to go public now for a deeply personal reason: she’s ready to move on and possibly remarry.

The confirmation, shared by Dantani on social media, comes at a time when public speculation around Safiya’s relationship status had begun to grow due to her silence and visible absence from XM’s recent online appearances. But beyond the curiosity of fans, this public announcement carries weight and meaning far beyond the digital screen. Dantani made it clear that this decision to go public was not done in haste or out of spite. It was done with full legal and emotional clarity, driven by Safiya’s need to reclaim her voice, dignity, and mental health in the aftermath of a quiet but life-altering event.

“She has been divorced (3X) for almost 5 months,” the statement read. “The reason is that she is willing to get married to another. Keeping this issue private kept her lonely, depressed and prevented her from getting another man, as everyone assumed she was a married woman.”

This strikingly honest statement resonates deeply with the emotional weight of many women going through similar struggles—especially those in the public eye. The idea of a woman suffering in silence to protect public perception or male ego is all too common. In Safiya’s case, her silence became a barrier, not just to her healing, but to her future. In many conservative settings, a woman cannot freely remarry or even be romantically approached unless her previous marriage is seen as officially and publicly ended. By continuing to appear married in the eyes of the public, Safiya felt trapped—socially unavailable, emotionally suffocated, and psychologically weighed down.

The cultural significance of the triple talaq in Islamic marriage, which indicates an irreversible divorce after the third pronouncement, makes the issue even more sensitive. It marks a final, unalterable dissolution of the union, and Safiya has now reached that point. But while the divorce itself was finalized months ago, the emotional closure and the societal acceptance of her new identity as a single woman seemed to lag behind.

The fact that she had to go through her lawyer to make the announcement speaks volumes. It reflects how carefully she has weighed the consequences, how much strength it took to detach from the pressures of staying silent, and how deeply she understands the backlash that often follows women who choose to speak their truth—especially when that truth involves walking away from a marriage to reclaim happiness.

The online world was quick to react. While some fans of Ahmed XM expressed shock, others praised Safiya for her courage and honesty. Supporters applauded her transparency, with many women opening up in the comment sections about how they too had suffered in silence after divorce, unable to move on due to lingering public perception and assumptions.

What makes this story particularly gripping is how Safiya’s situation highlights a broader issue affecting women in marriages that have quietly ended: the conflict between personal healing and public perception. While a man may move on swiftly, the woman is often expected to remain quiet, composed, and off the dating radar until the world “figures it out” or the man confirms the end of the relationship. In Safiya’s case, that delay cost her peace of mind and delayed her healing.

By coming forward, she’s not just announcing the end of a marriage—she’s announcing the beginning of a new chapter. A chapter where she gets to decide how her story unfolds. A chapter where her worth is not tied to her ex-husband’s fame or fan base. A chapter where her heart, her time, and her love are no longer held hostage by silence.

Some may question why she waited so long to speak. Others may accuse her of stirring unnecessary drama. But for many, Safiya’s decision represents a woman stepping into her own light after living in the shadow of another’s identity for too long. Her message was not aimed at Ahmed XM or at courting sympathy. It was a message to herself—and to countless other women—that it’s okay to want love again, it’s okay to heal openly, and it’s okay to demand clarity when the world keeps assuming you're still tied to a past you’ve already let go.

The role of her lawyer in delivering the statement also shows a professional approach to handling such a delicate topic. It wasn't just a bitter breakup vented on social media; it was a conscious and calculated move to restore truth, end the speculation, and allow Safiya to move forward without having to constantly defend her decision.

As society continues to evolve, stories like Safiya’s will hopefully encourage more honest conversations around marriage, divorce, and the emotional weight of societal expectations. It’s not enough to quietly sign papers and walk away. Sometimes, the heart needs the world to know it’s free—so it can beat for someone new without shame or secrets.

In the end, Safiya’s story is not about divorce. It’s about courage, closure, and the right to love again. And whether or not she finds the partner she’s hoping for next, one thing is certain—she’s no longer hiding behind silence. She’s walking into her future, one truth at a time.