As the Nigerian Entertainment industry blossoms in leaps and bounds so it does in the same vein fall abysmally short in the subject of Marriage & Relationships. Just as with ease, we mirror without shame the story lines, lifestyles and characteristics, the same seemingly also goes for the marriages. In Music & Film, the story is the same, tales of high profile weddings and high-profile crashes with both parties gleefully showing off their dirty linen in public to the consternation of many and the sympathy of a few gullible “fans”. It must also be stated here clearly that the culture of separation is not restricted to marriages alone, but also concerns relationships, however we will be focused on subject for this article
This new attack on the institution of Marriage in the sphere of perhaps the biggest industry in Nigeria and the world today – Entertainment is alarmingly disturbing but didn’t start today. We have chronicled quite a few in the distant, recent past and the presently occurring marriage crashes of 2016/2017. So, here goes:
1. SOLOMON AKIYESI & LILIAN
His case was filled with much drama, he left his estranged wife Lilian to marry another without proper divorce, and the drama that followed shook Nollywood.
His case was filled with much drama, he left his estranged wife Lilian to marry another without proper divorce, and the drama that followed shook Nollywood.
2. KENNETH OKONKWO & OGECHI EZEKIEL
His marriage to the only daughter of CPM General Overseer, Ogechi Ezekiel lasted barely for two years and it ended in 2002. The crashed marriage which produced a son shook the industry as Kenneth had turned born again even before they got married.
His marriage to the only daughter of CPM General Overseer, Ogechi Ezekiel lasted barely for two years and it ended in 2002. The crashed marriage which produced a son shook the industry as Kenneth had turned born again even before they got married.
3. UCHE OGBODO & ATO UBBY
Uche, who was heavily pregnant and awaiting her delivery disclosed that her few months old marriage to Apo has crashed based on lies and deceit on the part of Apo, and this shocked her fans.
Uche, who was heavily pregnant and awaiting her delivery disclosed that her few months old marriage to Apo has crashed based on lies and deceit on the part of Apo, and this shocked her fans.
4. CHIEGE ALISIGWE & TONY EBBE
The very beautiful Chiege was once married to Tony Ebbe, a senior police officer. The marriage produced a daughter. Chiege disclosed that her marriage to Mr Ebbe lasted for just 3 months.
The very beautiful Chiege was once married to Tony Ebbe, a senior police officer. The marriage produced a daughter. Chiege disclosed that her marriage to Mr Ebbe lasted for just 3 months.
5. FUNKE AKINDELE & KEHINDE OLOYEDE
Funke’s marriage to Kehinde Oloyede crashed barely a year after it was contracted to the consternation of fans.
Funke’s marriage to Kehinde Oloyede crashed barely a year after it was contracted to the consternation of fans.
6. AYO ADESANYA & GORIOLA HASSAN
Their marriage crashed like a badly arranged cards as Ayo disclosed that she packed out of her marriage at midnight.
Their marriage crashed like a badly arranged cards as Ayo disclosed that she packed out of her marriage at midnight.
7. MONALISA CHINDA & DEJO RICHARDS
Monalisa shocked her fans when she announced years back that she has left her marriage over domestic violence and abuse. She practically ran out of her matrimonial home.
Monalisa shocked her fans when she announced years back that she has left her marriage over domestic violence and abuse. She practically ran out of her matrimonial home.
8. CHIKA IKE & TONY EBIERI
Chika was married to Tony Ebieri but she later filed for divorce and won. She alleged that domestic violence was her reason for calling it quit with her marriage.
Chika was married to Tony Ebieri but she later filed for divorce and won. She alleged that domestic violence was her reason for calling it quit with her marriage.
9. STEPHANIE OKEREKE & CHIKELUE ILOANUSI
Stephanie was briefly married to Chikelue Iloanusi but she left him. There were accusations and counter accusations of infidelity. Iloanusi also blamed his mother-in-law too.
Stephanie was briefly married to Chikelue Iloanusi but she left him. There were accusations and counter accusations of infidelity. Iloanusi also blamed his mother-in-law too.
10. LOLA ALAO
Lola Alao’s former husband attacked her severally in the media and said unprintable things about her when their marriage crashed.
Lola Alao’s former husband attacked her severally in the media and said unprintable things about her when their marriage crashed.
11. DORIS SIMEON & DANIEL ADEMONIKAN
They surprised so many people with their separation and it generated so much drama.
They surprised so many people with their separation and it generated so much drama.
12. LAIDE BAKARE & OLUMIDE OKUNFULIRE
Her crashed marriage to Mr Okunfulire generated lots of noise as her ex said so many unprintable things about Laide.
Her crashed marriage to Mr Okunfulire generated lots of noise as her ex said so many unprintable things about Laide.
13. MBONG & JETA AMATA
Their crashed marriage shook the industry and it crashed over Jeta’s alleged domineering attitude.
Their crashed marriage shook the industry and it crashed over Jeta’s alleged domineering attitude.
14. FRED AMATA & AGATHA AMATA
Fred and Agatha Amata’s crashed union shook the industry as well. The marriage produced two kids and Fred later moved over to actress, Ibinabo Fiberesima, and their affair, which produced a cute baby girl, also crumbled.
Fred and Agatha Amata’s crashed union shook the industry as well. The marriage produced two kids and Fred later moved over to actress, Ibinabo Fiberesima, and their affair, which produced a cute baby girl, also crumbled.
15. FOLUKE DARAMOLA & TUNDE SOBOWALE
Foluke was married to Tunde Sobowale but the marriage crashed few years after.
Foluke was married to Tunde Sobowale but the marriage crashed few years after.
16. EUCHARIA ANUNOBI & MR EKWU
Eucharia was heartbroken years ago after her husband Mr. Ekwu dumped her and eloped. She later filed for divorce.
Eucharia was heartbroken years ago after her husband Mr. Ekwu dumped her and eloped. She later filed for divorce.
17. REGINA ASKIA AND CHARLES ORIE
Regina Askia was briefly married to a money bag, Charles Orie, but she dumped him for American Ruddy Williams. Charles remarried only months ago.
Regina Askia was briefly married to a money bag, Charles Orie, but she dumped him for American Ruddy Williams. Charles remarried only months ago.
18. FATHIA & SAHEED BALOGUN
Many fans of these actors were pained at their separation.
Many fans of these actors were pained at their separation.
19. SHAN GEORGE & TONY NWOSISI
Shan has been married, but her union never lasted. Her divorce with Tony Nwosisi generated lots of controversies.
Shan has been married, but her union never lasted. Her divorce with Tony Nwosisi generated lots of controversies.
20. CLARION CHUKWURA
Clarion has been married and divorced at least twice and just married again her U.S. based fiancé, Anthony Boyd
Clarion has been married and divorced at least twice and just married again her U.S. based fiancé, Anthony Boyd
21. STELLA DAMASUS & EMEKA NZERIBE
Stella and Emeka Nzeribe didn’t stay up to a year in their marriage to the consternation of fans. Stella rushed into that marriage and rushed out.
Stella and Emeka Nzeribe didn’t stay up to a year in their marriage to the consternation of fans. Stella rushed into that marriage and rushed out.
22. UCHE IWUJI & JUWON LAWAL
Uche’s marriage to Juwon Lawal lasted barely a year, but it produced a kid.
Uche’s marriage to Juwon Lawal lasted barely a year, but it produced a kid.
23. KATE HENSHAW & RODERICK JAMES NUTTAL
Kate and her British ex, Mr Nuttal shocked fans with their separation after about 10 years of marriage which produced a daughter.
Kate and her British ex, Mr Nuttal shocked fans with their separation after about 10 years of marriage which produced a daughter.
24. ANNE NJEMANZE & SEGUN ARINZE
Fans were elated when the then very beautiful Ann married Segun but were shocked when Anne left the marriage, breaking Arinze’s heart. The marriage produced a daughter who is about 17 years now.
Fans were elated when the then very beautiful Ann married Segun but were shocked when Anne left the marriage, breaking Arinze’s heart. The marriage produced a daughter who is about 17 years now.
25. JIBOLA DABO & BINTA MOGAJI
Their union crashed over accusation of infidelity. Binta accused Jibola of bringing women into their matrimonial home.
Their union crashed over accusation of infidelity. Binta accused Jibola of bringing women into their matrimonial home.
26. ROBERT PETERS
Robert’s five-year-old marriage to his American wife crashed not too long ago, but over the weekend, he remarried in the US.
Robert’s five-year-old marriage to his American wife crashed not too long ago, but over the weekend, he remarried in the US.
27. JACKIE APPIAH
Jackie’s marriage which produced a son crashed after three years to the amazement of fans.
Jackie’s marriage which produced a son crashed after three years to the amazement of fans.
28. JULIET IBRAHIM
Pretty Juliet’s marriage to pilot Kwadwo Safo ended a while ago and Juliet recently announced it. The marriage which produced a son crashed over Mr Safo’s alleged cheating habit and his family’s unnecessary interferences.
Pretty Juliet’s marriage to pilot Kwadwo Safo ended a while ago and Juliet recently announced it. The marriage which produced a son crashed over Mr Safo’s alleged cheating habit and his family’s unnecessary interferences.
29. MIDE MARTINS & AFEEZ OWO
The marriage of late Funmi Martins daughter, Mide to actor Afeez reportedly crashed on alleged infidelity accusation by Afeez, but from the look of things, both are still living together and denied having issues in their marriage.
The marriage of late Funmi Martins daughter, Mide to actor Afeez reportedly crashed on alleged infidelity accusation by Afeez, but from the look of things, both are still living together and denied having issues in their marriage.
30. BUKKY WRIGHT & GBOYEGA AMU
Rumour-mongers claim that Bukky is married to four other men aside her new husband. “We gathered that her first was to one Gboyega Amu with whom she had two children.
Rumour-mongers claim that Bukky is married to four other men aside her new husband. “We gathered that her first was to one Gboyega Amu with whom she had two children.
31. INI EDO & PHILLIP EHIAGWINA
Before they even tied the knot, there was trouble in paradise as Phillip had claimed to have divorced his wife, Ruth, two years before meeting Ini, there still was trouble before their eventual union. US based Ruth accused Philip of abandoning her after she helped him secure a stay in the US. Today, Ini & Phillip are no longer together.
Before they even tied the knot, there was trouble in paradise as Phillip had claimed to have divorced his wife, Ruth, two years before meeting Ini, there still was trouble before their eventual union. US based Ruth accused Philip of abandoning her after she helped him secure a stay in the US. Today, Ini & Phillip are no longer together.
32. DANIEL ADEMONIKAN & DORIS SIMON
Another disheartening occurrence was the torn marriage between Nollywood movie producer, Daniel Ademinokan and actress Doris Simon. Currently, both are out and about, living their lives. Daniel is now with Stella Damasus
Another disheartening occurrence was the torn marriage between Nollywood movie producer, Daniel Ademinokan and actress Doris Simon. Currently, both are out and about, living their lives. Daniel is now with Stella Damasus
33. MIKE ABDUL & MONIQUE
Gospel Singer Mike Abdul has separated from his wife, another Gospel singer who is known as Monique for a while now. Below is what Vivien wrote on her facebook page: “A lie can travel half way around the world, while the truth is still putting on its shoes, by the time the lie is wayyyyyyyyy TIRED the truth catches UP!!! I Live, I Love, I Smile, I Hurt, I Pray, I Hope, I Believe, I Try, I Cry, I Conquer but most of all.. I am unapologetically A WOMAN.”
Gospel Singer Mike Abdul has separated from his wife, another Gospel singer who is known as Monique for a while now. Below is what Vivien wrote on her facebook page: “A lie can travel half way around the world, while the truth is still putting on its shoes, by the time the lie is wayyyyyyyyy TIRED the truth catches UP!!! I Live, I Love, I Smile, I Hurt, I Pray, I Hope, I Believe, I Try, I Cry, I Conquer but most of all.. I am unapologetically A WOMAN.”
34. TIWA SAVAGE & TEEBILLZ
A Nasty and utterly avoidable affair of accusations of infidelity on the part of TeeBillz who was alleged to be in prior relationship or marriage with a son as evidence to the accusation leveled against Don Jazzy & others by Teebillz of extra marital affair with his wife, sultry singer Tiwa Savage to an supposed attempted suicide, a trumped up and badly coordinated Tell-All interview to a separation or divorce and according to what we hear, there are efforts by concerned parties to bring them together. Oh, by the way, they have a son – Jamal
A Nasty and utterly avoidable affair of accusations of infidelity on the part of TeeBillz who was alleged to be in prior relationship or marriage with a son as evidence to the accusation leveled against Don Jazzy & others by Teebillz of extra marital affair with his wife, sultry singer Tiwa Savage to an supposed attempted suicide, a trumped up and badly coordinated Tell-All interview to a separation or divorce and according to what we hear, there are efforts by concerned parties to bring them together. Oh, by the way, they have a son – Jamal
34. TONTO DIKEH & OLAKUNLE CHURCHILL
All of a sudden, Nigeria’s version of the combination of Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus & Rihanna Tonto Dikeh got up one day and announced she had married businessman Olakunle Churchill, President Obasanjo’s Nephew who came into public reckoning when the story about the Golden covered Iphone produced by the Federal Government broke. Moments, later Tonto was the cynosure of all eyes with the perfectly painted picture of a blossoming multi-million naira marriage with a baby to show for it. By late 2016, the name of a certain P.A Rosaline Meur came up as being in a relationship with Mr Churchill which all three (Tonto, Churchill & Rosaline) had publicly discredited. Today, Churchill is not only accused of infidelity and wife battery but also contracting STDs from his numerous relationships. We are watching closely
All of a sudden, Nigeria’s version of the combination of Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus & Rihanna Tonto Dikeh got up one day and announced she had married businessman Olakunle Churchill, President Obasanjo’s Nephew who came into public reckoning when the story about the Golden covered Iphone produced by the Federal Government broke. Moments, later Tonto was the cynosure of all eyes with the perfectly painted picture of a blossoming multi-million naira marriage with a baby to show for it. By late 2016, the name of a certain P.A Rosaline Meur came up as being in a relationship with Mr Churchill which all three (Tonto, Churchill & Rosaline) had publicly discredited. Today, Churchill is not only accused of infidelity and wife battery but also contracting STDs from his numerous relationships. We are watching closely
34. MUMA GEE & PRINCE UCHE
Africa’s Women & Culture music ambassador, actress and politician Rivers-state born Muma Gee has FINALLY filed for divorce from husband of 6 years, actor Prince Uche. Like many soon-to-become-doomed marriages in the Nigerian Showbiz sector, there was a hugely publicized wedding ceremony and as they would love us to believe, all was well. In December 2016, he shocked many when he called her out on Instagram for “abandoning” their family for extra-marital affairs. Muma Gee has since replied even sharing messier details of the marriage that has produced three children as she recently released photos of evidence of domestic violence. According to her publicist, Muma Gee has officially filed for divorce.
Africa’s Women & Culture music ambassador, actress and politician Rivers-state born Muma Gee has FINALLY filed for divorce from husband of 6 years, actor Prince Uche. Like many soon-to-become-doomed marriages in the Nigerian Showbiz sector, there was a hugely publicized wedding ceremony and as they would love us to believe, all was well. In December 2016, he shocked many when he called her out on Instagram for “abandoning” their family for extra-marital affairs. Muma Gee has since replied even sharing messier details of the marriage that has produced three children as she recently released photos of evidence of domestic violence. According to her publicist, Muma Gee has officially filed for divorce.
35. TOKE MAKINWA & MAJE AYIDA
As the trend of failed marriages takes hold of the Showbiz industry in Nigeria, none could be more graphic in detail and messier in content than that of OAP Toke Makinwa and celebrity fitness instructor Maje Ayida. Accusations of deceit, infidelity, STDs(Tonto!) and high handedness have become the hallmark of the relationship between these two. Today, fans seem to be split for and against the two parties while the rest of us shake our heads in disbelief. Toke on the other hand has decided to make profit of her “misfortune” by penning down the gory details of her marriage in her “bestselling” Tell-All “ON BECOMING” for which she is touring around the world doing book signings and interviews. Maje is not taking it lying down as he has sued her to court claiming the book and its publicity has spoiled his business.
As the trend of failed marriages takes hold of the Showbiz industry in Nigeria, none could be more graphic in detail and messier in content than that of OAP Toke Makinwa and celebrity fitness instructor Maje Ayida. Accusations of deceit, infidelity, STDs(Tonto!) and high handedness have become the hallmark of the relationship between these two. Today, fans seem to be split for and against the two parties while the rest of us shake our heads in disbelief. Toke on the other hand has decided to make profit of her “misfortune” by penning down the gory details of her marriage in her “bestselling” Tell-All “ON BECOMING” for which she is touring around the world doing book signings and interviews. Maje is not taking it lying down as he has sued her to court claiming the book and its publicity has spoiled his business.
Surely, there are many more not mentioned here, but these are the few we choose to mention. But is this a sign of things to come? is this how the Showbiz industry will grow? Is this the example they give their followers? If yes, whose next?
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