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Nigerian Celebrities Whose Marriages Ended In 2022
Several celebrities have faced marriage troubles in the entertainment industry this year. Here are some notable examples:
Basketmouth
Popular comedian and actor Bright Okpocha, also known as Basketmouth, announced on December 22, 2022 that he and his wife, Elsie, were ending their 12-year marriage. He asked for privacy as they navigated this difficult time and vowed to continue working together to support their children.
He wrote, “As much as it pains me to bring my personal life to the public space, this is an unavoidable situation. After much deliberation, my wife and I have made the difficult decision to end our marriage.
“As we move forward separately, we will continue to work together to give our beautiful children all the care, love, guidance and support they need. We humbly ask that you respect our privacy as we navigate through these times. Thank you.”
Oritsefemi
In October 2022, singer Oritsefemi Majemite’s wife, Nabila Fash, revealed that their marriage had ended during an Instagram Live session with media personality Daddy Freeze. Fash accused Oritsefemi of infidelity, physical abuse, and emotional abuse, and said that she had filed for divorce three months prior but he had not accepted it. The couple married in 2017.
Do2dtun
On-air personality Kayode Oladotun, also known as Do2dtun, and his estranged wife, Omotayo, have been involved in a messy divorce case. In November 2021, Omotayo instituted divorce proceedings, alleging emotional abuse, domestic violence, and forced abortion.
On December 14, 2022, Do2dtun allegedly forcibly entered Omotayo’s residence in Abuja with some policemen, assaulting her gateman and staff. Omotayo later petitioned the Deputy Inspector-General of Police over the incident. Do2dtun denied the allegations and claimed that his wife’s family and lawyers were spreading lies about him.
Funke Akindele
Actress, filmmaker, and Peoples Democratic Party deputy governorship candidate in Lagos State Funke Akindele married singer and filmmaker Abdulrasheed Bello, also known as JJC Skillz, in May 2016. In June 2022, Skillz announced on Instagram that the couple had separated, saying that the last two years had been difficult and that he had tried to fix things but believed the relationship was beyond repair.
Yewande Adekoya
In April 2022, actress and filmmaker Yewande Adekoya announced that she had left her marriage due to infidelity and financial irresponsibility on the part of her husband, Abiodun Thomas. In an Instagram post, she said that she had tried to save the marriage but could not continue living in a toxic and unhealthy environment.
Korra Obidi
In March 2022, singer and dancer Korra Obidi announced her separation from her American husband, Justin Dean, just days after the couple welcomed their second child.
Dean took to Instagram to explain the reasons for the split, stating that he was tired of the narcissism, cheating, and lack of accountability in the relationship. He also revealed that he had been trying to save the marriage since 2018, but that Obidi had threatened to divorce him if he didn’t do exactly as she wanted.
Dean claimed that he had felt like a prisoner, with his family being used against him if he didn’t comply with Obidi’s demands. Despite his efforts to make the relationship work, Dean stated that the marriage was over and that he could no longer be treated this way.
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Olajumoke Onibread Accuses Ex-Husband Of Assault, Career Sabotage
Model Olajumoke Orisaguna, popularly known as Olajumoke Onibread, has opened up about her traumatic experiences in her marriage, accusing her ex-husband, Sunday Orisaguna, of domestic violence and ruining her career.
In an interview with City FM, Olajumoke shared harrowing details of her past, highlighting the abuse she endured during her time in her ex-husband’s family home in Ire, Osun State.
“We stayed in my husband’s family house at Ire in Osun State, and there is no way you stay in such a place that you would not encounter problems,” she recounted.
Olajumoke revealed that her mother-in-law’s hostility exacerbated the situation, as her ex-husband often sided with his mother without hearing her perspective.
“He would not hear my own side of the story before beating me. Whenever I had a misunderstanding with his mother, he would beat me to the extent that my face and body would be swollen. Sometimes he would even use a belt,” she said.
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She further explained how she kept the abuse hidden to avoid upsetting her mother, who also lived nearby. Despite the hardships, Olajumoke continued to support the family financially, as her husband was unemployed.
Reflecting on a pivotal moment in January 2016, Olajumoke described the day she decided to leave:
“We were frying akara for his dad’s remembrance when I had an issue with his elder sister. As usual, he beat me up, and I decided that I was going to leave, move to Lagos, and start working at the bakery because I had been there before.”
Three days later, she relocated to Lagos with her two children. According to Olajumoke, the separation led to further challenges as her ex-husband began tarnishing her reputation, contributing to her career’s decline.
“Everything started going down the drain after separation because he started spoiling my name. Since then, things started going down,” she lamented.
Olajumoke, who rose to fame in 2016 after a chance encounter during a photoshoot with British rapper Tinie Tempah and photographer TY Bello, is now using her platform to shed light on the struggles she endured.
The model’s story has reignited conversations about domestic abuse and the societal pressures faced by women in similar situations.
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Fans Celebrate Davido As Nigerian Superstar Turns 32
Nigerian music icon Davido, popularly known as ‘OBO,’ is being celebrated across the globe as he marks his 32nd birthday today, November 21.
Fans, supporters, and friends have flooded social media with goodwill messages, prayers, and tributes to honour the Unavailable crooner.
In a heartfelt post on his X (formerly Twitter) account, Davido expressed gratitude for reaching this milestone. “Big 32 soon! Omo, God is good. Happy to be alive! My eyes don see shege! But steady my fans dey shout shekpe!” he wrote, reflecting on his journey and the unwavering support of his fan base, the ‘30BG.’
Fans were quick to shower the superstar with love and admiration:
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@prettymfon wrote: “OBO baddest!!! 30BG everywhere you go!!! Happy birthday to the real GOAT, 001. God bless you more and more. May you live long to reap the fruits of your labour. Enjoy!!!”
@AbiolaBlackdiva added: “Happy birthday baba ibeji.”
@Big_Rosie_ celebrated with: “We mount and still shouting Shekpe 001 happy big 32.”
In a generous act of celebration, Davido’s wife, Chioma Adeleke, announced a giveaway of ₦40 million to 200 people, encouraging participants to subscribe to a YouTube channel as part of the entry process. She posted on X: “To celebrate Davido’s birthday today, I’ll be sharing ₦40million to 200 people. All you have to do is subscribe to the YouTube channel below and drop a screenshot as proof! Good-luck!!!”
Adding to the festivities, Mr Jay Autos LLC, an auto dealership, gifted Davido a brand-new Escalade 600 Premium Luxury. In an announcement, the company stated: “On your birthday our brand Mr Jay Autos LLC has decided to gift you this new Escalade 600 Premium Luxury. We appreciate your patronage and love for the brand. Happy birthday oriade @davido cheers to many more years.”
Davido, who has consistently dominated the Nigerian and global music scene, continues to inspire millions with his talent, resilience, and generosity. As the celebrations unfold, fans worldwide remain united in wishing the 30BG leader more success and happiness in the years to come.
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JUST IN: Nigerian Beauty Queen, Chidimma Adetshina Quits Peageantry
Nigerian beauty queen and Miss Universe runner-up, Chidimma Adetshina has revealed her decision to step away from beauty pageants.
Speaking candidly about her future plans, she shared, “I am putting pageant to bed. I’m going to focus more on my education and establishing who Chidimma is. More into runways. So many things I would like to touch on and see where my potential can go to.”
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Adetshina’s decision comes after a challenging experience during her participation in the Miss Universe competition.
Following this chapter of her life, she has chosen to shift her priorities toward her education, acting aspirations, and exploring her potential in other fields.
Having recently returned to Nigeria from South Africa, where she encountered personal hurdles, Adetshina expressed resilience and a positive outlook. “I hold no grudges,” she noted, emphasizing her focus on growth and new opportunities.
Her announcement has sparked widespread conversations, with many admirers and industry stakeholders praising her courage to redefine her journey.
As she steps into this new phase, Adetshina is determined to embrace fresh challenges and make her mark in diverse areas of interest.