Key Points
- Max Obae says she experienced manipulation and emotional control. She first met Olubi in late 2023 during a visit.
- Obae alleges Olubi had relationships with junior staff. She says those ties caused shame and deep concern.
- The pair ended their relationship in June 2024. Obae decided to speak after new family revelations surfaced.
Max Obae has publicly accused Paystack co-founder Ezra Olubi of abuse. She made the claims during a long live audio disclosure online.

Obae says the relationship began remotely in late 2023 and turned physical. ValidUpdates previously reported Paystack co-founder Ezra Olubi this month.
She says Olubi also had relationships with junior staff, she now claims. Obae says she was ashamed she ignored warning signs earlier.
Claims about Olubi staff relationships
Obae described control tactics, long-term coldness, and mean behaviour in the home.
She says these patterns harmed her and others close to Olubi.
Obae said she first raised concerns about staff ties during the relationship. She says those concerns were largely ignored by people around Olubi.
The couple split in June 2024 after months of conflict. Obae says new family details later pushed her to speak out.
Obae also said she once sought a polyamorous arrangement that involved her wife. She said money and career moves shaped some of her choices at the time.
Reaction and next steps
The claims have stirred public debate and sympathy for victims. Readers can see related reporting at Regina Daniels and Destiny rebut.
Olubi has not publicly responded to the detailed accusations so far. The police or legal steps linked to these claims are not yet clear






