Nigeria, April 27 -- Nigerian media personality Roby Ekpo has issued a public apology following the backlash that trailed his emotional appearance on The Honest Bunch podcast, where he broke down while speaking about his failed marriage to Mayowa Lambe.

In a statement shared on his social media page on Sunday, Roby thanked supporters for their messages, calls and encouragement, while acknowledging that his emotional display may have unsettled some viewers.

"For those whose tears I offended, I am sorry. Pain leaves the body in many forms," he wrote.

The on-air personality, who had earlier gone viral for tearing up during the interview, described himself as someone who "loves deeply," noting that he is now focused on healing and personal...