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Celebrity Marriages That Crashed In 2023
In Nigeria, people are always talking about famous couples and their marriages. Some last, but sadly, some don’t. Let’s take a look at the marriage of celebrities which ended in 2023.
Israel DMW and Sheila Courage,
Israel DMW, who works for Davido, and Sheila Courage, who is a model, songwriter, and TV presenter, were married for only one year. Sheila, not only known for her talents but also as the daughter of a well-known pastor, caught the public’s attention. Their wedding in October 2022 was attended by many celebrities. However, things went bad when Israel claimed on November 25, through an Instagram post, that Sheila married him just for fame. This led to the end of their marriage.
Bolanle Ninalowo
Popular Nollywood actor Bolanle Ninalowo shocked fans by announcing the end of his 17-year marriage to Bunmi. This wasn’t the first time their relationship hit the rocks; in 2017, they confirmed a separation after 12 years together. Despite reuniting in 2018, the couple decided to part ways for good, with Ninalowo stating on September 1, 2023, that the breakup was the best for all parties involved.
BRed
Nigerian artiste B-Red, Davido’s cousin, faced a marriage breakdown with Faith Johnson in 2023. Despite keeping their wedding private, they claimed to be happily married. However, allegations of abuse and infidelity surfaced, leading to a public fallout. The couple, parents to a son born in 2019, unfollowed each other on Instagram and engaged in a public exchange of accusations.
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Bukola Awoyemi (Arugba) And Damola Olatunji
Nollywood actress Bukola Awoyemi, known as Arugba, separated from her husband, actor Damola Olatunji, over alleged infidelity. Despite denials from Damola, Bukola moved out earlier in the year and officially announced their separation on Instagram. The couple, who share twins, couldn’t salvage their relationship.
Demola Odulaja And Farida Sobowale
Farida Sobowale made headlines with an attempted suicide following the collapse of her two-month-old marriage to Demola Odulaja. Demola attributed the breakup to Farida’s alleged promiscuity. The public revelation of personal issues highlighted the challenges celebrities face in maintaining their marriages.
Yomi Gold
In January 2023, Yomi Gold, a famous Yoruba actor and producer, announced that he and his second wife Meenah were getting a divorce. Yomi admitted his part in the breakup and said Meenah is a good person, giving people a peek into their relationship.
These celebrity breakups, like Yomi’s, grab people’s interest and show that being famous doesn’t make relationships immune to challenges. Fans are curious about the personal lives of these stars, which often play out in the public eye.
Nigerian rapper Speed Darlington has alleged that he narrowly escaped an assassination attempt early on Monday morning.
The rapper shared the shocking claim on social media, stating that the incident occurred as he was driving home from a club in the Victoria Island area of Lagos.
In a video posted on his Instagram, Darlington revealed the damage to his car, showing multiple bullet holes in the rear.
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“Long face sent killers my way, and I have not even posted anything. Bro, is this necessary? You tried to take my life. Really?” he said, visibly shaken in the footage.
The rapper further expressed his disbelief, saying, “I never talk anything he don dey send killers, what is he scared of! That means am right.”
Though he did not explicitly identify the person behind the alleged attack, his comments have fueled speculation that the incident may be linked to his recent controversies and publicized detention.
Recall that Speed Darlington had been released from Kuje prison, where he had been held for undisclosed charges.
His lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has previously suggested that the Afrofusion star Burna Boy played a role in the rapper’s detention.
Authorities have yet to comment on the matter, and an investigation is reportedly underway.
Media personality, Toke Makinwa has criticized music icon, 2Baba for publicly revealing the collapse of his marriage to Annie, after 12 years together.
Biztellers reports that in a candid Instagram post on Sunday, 2Baba disclosed that he and Annie had been separated for some time and were now in the process of filing for divorce.
Toke, who has been a vocal advocate for women’s rights, expressed her disapproval of 2Baba’s decision to air their private matters online.
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Responding to the video, she wrote, “This is wrong on all levels, and you should be ashamed of yourself for bringing this here. Bring it on. If you think she’s alone, let me tell you here that you’ll have to fight all of us.”
The media personality further vented her frustration in an Instagram story, urging women to speak out against the situation.
“I’m not one for too much talk, but what is wrong is wrong, and as a woman, if you sit on the fence on this one, if it misses you, it’ll touch your daughter or any female in your family,” she posted. “No one is innocent, and if you want to bring the media into it, knowing what is happening, we would fight for her.”
Toke’s anger didn’t stop there.
On Monday, she shared another Instagram story, questioning 2Baba’s decision to make the divorce public at this particular time.
“Nobody is asking anybody to stay in a situation that’s not serving them any purpose anymore; by all means, leave if you must, but why bring this online this very moment?” she wrote.
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She also suggested that the true details behind their separation would eventually come to light, adding, “We know what is going on behind closed doors. The world doesn’t know anything; it’s already been hectic with opinions flying around, and when I say we will fight for her, I’m not talking about the general public. A handful of people know the truth, and time will tell.”
Toke concluded her message by highlighting the importance of timing and empathy in handling personal matters, especially when it involves high-profile individuals like 2Baba and Annie.
“You constantly preach love; you cannot add to the narrative that’s out there when you know what is really happening behind closed doors,” she stated.
Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has confirmed his separation from his wife, Annie Idibia, after 13 years of marriage.
The singer also dismissed earlier claims that his Instagram account had been hacked, stating that a controversial post about the separation was, in fact, made by him.
The now-deleted post, which first appeared on his Instagram page, announced the end of the couple’s marriage, stating:“Hello to my beautiful people of all federations. Well, this thing I have to say is short but also long…I and Annie Macaulay have been separated for a while now and currently filed for divorce.
“I would grant a press release soon to say my story. Not because it is anyone’s right to know about my personal life but because I love my people and I need them to know my innocence or offense. Stay blessed my people. I love you all.” It added
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Shortly after the post went viral, another update appeared on the same account, claiming that the page had been compromised.
The follow-up read, “My Instagram account has been hacked, efforts are being carried out to take back control. #onelove!”
However, in a video shared on his Instagram story late Sunday, 2Baba clarified the situation, confirming that his account had not been hacked.
He implied that the initial post about the separation was authentic, leaving fans and the public stunned.
However, 2Baba assured his fans of a forthcoming press release to explain his side of the story.
2Baba and Annie Idibia, who tied the knot in 2012, have long been considered one of Nigeria’s most iconic celebrity couples.
News of their separation has sparked widespread reactions, with many expressing disappointment and support for the couple during this difficult time.
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