Ghanaian actress and filmmaker Juliet Ibrahim has publicly shared details about experiencing repeated sexual assault and rape in a past relationship. In a recent interview with Chude Jideonwo, she described how a former partner forced himself on her multiple times despite her clear refusals.
According to her, she repeatedly said “no” and told him to stop, but he would pin her down and proceed anyway.
The culprit dismissed her objections by saying things like “don’t worry” while she was crying, and claimed it wasn’t rape because they were in a relationship.
Juliet emphasized that forcing someone when they’re not in the mood—even in a relationship—is rape. She directly told him his actions made him a rapist.
The abuse escalated to the point where he locked her in his house for days, and she had to fight her way out. Her sister eventually came to help her leave.
Juliet described the incidents happening frequently (“every day” in some retellings) and noted the emotional toll, including being unhappy and crying during the acts, yet he continued.
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This revelation originally surfaced around 2022 during the interview, but clips and discussions have resurfaced periodically on social media and news outlets, including recent mentions in 2026. Juliet has also spoken about earlier childhood molestation experiences (e.g., by a grand-uncle at age 8), but the “countless occasions” or repeated instances in the query most closely align with her descriptions of the abusive adult relationship.
She has since encouraged victims of domestic or marital abuse to speak out, report to authorities, and seek help, stressing that silence empowers abusers. In follow-up comments (e.g., in 2022 interviews), she noted that she has healed and moved on, able to love again without her past defining her future relationships.
This is a serious topic involving allegations of sexual violence, and her story highlights important issues around consent, even in committed relationships.