Kunle Remi’s Wife Tiwi Opens Up on Leaving Social Media and Unexpected Marriage Journey

Tiwi reflects on stepping away from social media, her identity journey, and why she returned with a clearer sense of purpose

Tiwi, wife of Nollywood actor Kunle Remi, has spoken openly about her decision to step away from social media, describing it as a deeply personal journey of identity, clarity and purpose.

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Speaking on her YouTube channel Bare by Bko, Tiwi explained that her break from social media was driven by uncertainty about her identity and the value of her online presence at the time.

She said, “So the big response for why I was not on social media was that I had no idea who I was and what I was meant to be contributing for other people.”

Tiwi added that she no longer felt comfortable maintaining a casual online presence without direction or purpose, especially one driven by validation rather than intention.

She also reflected on how her earlier use of social media shaped her behaviour and self-image, admitting she once enjoyed the attention it brought.

“The pictures I would post were the ones that were more revealing… I liked the kind of attention that it was giving at the time,” she said.

She further described how Instagram gradually became more than a social platform for her, noting that engagement and validation influenced her decisions online.

“I also knew the more pictures I was putting out… that got the thumbs up and likes required, perhaps less and less clothing,” she said.

According to Tiwi, she eventually made the decision to step away completely, deleting many of her posts and choosing to focus on her personal development rather than online attention.

“Eventually, I decided to get off the app and be ok with what’s in front of me,” she said.

She revealed that during her time offline, LinkedIn remained the only platform she occasionally used, as she deliberately avoided social media consumption.

“I have just lived this life where, unless you can find me on LinkedIn, that’s it,” she explained.

Tiwi said her return to social media is now intentional and purpose-driven, centred around her Bare project, which explores identity, relationships, motherhood and womanhood.

“I am back now using it for Bare because Bare is a clear assignment for a clear community,” she said.

She also advised users to be intentional about their online presence, stressing that social media should be guided by purpose rather than pressure.

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The conversation has sparked reflection among followers, offering a rare insight into how public figures navigate identity behind the curated world of social media.