In recent times, the rate of divorce in the country has surprisingly skyrocketed, especially among Nigerian elites. For reasons best known to the couples, they prefer to end their union and go their separate ways for their own sanity, safety and mental wellbeing.
In March 2022, Justin Dean, the chiropractor husband to foremost Nigerian dancer and Instagram influencer, Korra Obidi-Dean announced that he was leaving his marriage. Stunned by the announcement, social media users insinuated he was pulling a prank since it was ‘April’, however, he disagreed with their notion and claimed that he was actually done with the eight-year marriage.
Taking to his Instagram platform on that fateful morning, Dean accused his wife of cheating on him (while they were dating) and also being obsessed with the use of social media. Dean made the decision to leave his union with Korra Obidi barely two weeks after they welcomed their second child together.
Disheartening to say the least.
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IT’S A DANGEROUS BUSINESS GETTING A DIVORCE…
Who more hurts when a divorce happens?
Is it the man who would watch himself lose his property?
Or the woman who would watch her emotional investment over the years meaninglessly defenestrate out the window without any appropriate form of reward?
Perhaps, it is the young lads who would suffer emotional detachment from either of their aforementioned parents for the rest of their lives?
Actually in the case of celebrities, it is the fans who live vicariously through the celebrities who suffer more.
Those who do not know what goes on behind closed doors and are only concerned with the heartwarming messages, cute photos and public display of affection celebrity couples flaunt on social media.
It’s a dangerous business getting a divorce, none of the parties engaged in a divorce ever emerge in wholesomeness. Not the man nor the woman, however, everyone must seek their own epiphany.
Learn From Your Favourite Celebrities…
Indeed, there is a lesson to learn from celebrities; life is not perfect and would never be. While celebrities should be admired for their works and craft; fans, followers and passive onlookers should understand that celebrities are humans who are vulnerable and lead imperfect lives.
In 2022, several Nigerian celebrities made the bold decision to untie the nuptial knot.
We would be looking at ten of our favourite couples who are currently on a differently journey in their respective lives after leaving their marriages.
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10 Celebrity Divorces Of 2022
Before delving into the topic, divorce can be described as the process of terminating a marriage or marital union.
Below are Nigerian celebrity divorces we didn’t see coming this year. This is not written in a particular order.
- Oritsefemi and Nabila Fash
The union of Nigerian recording artiste, Oritsefemi and Nabila Fash crashed after five years.
Nabila confirmed they were officially separated and heading for a divorce during a live video session with popular media personality, Daddy Freeze.
She accused the singer of having intercourse with an unidentified female on their matrimonial bed.
2. Paul and Anita Okoye
Anita and her estranged husband, Paul Okoye, were granted a divorce by an Abuja High Court in the Federal Capital Territory, Maitama, on Wednesday.
The couple had been married for eight years when the former filed for divorce from the latter in July, alleging several problems.
3. Korra Obidi and Justin Dean
In March, Justin Dean, the husband of Instagram choreographer, Korra Obidi announced that he was getting a divorce.
He made the announcement days after his wife welcomed their second child in March.
In November, Korra took to social media to rejoice as her divorce was finalized and she won custody of her children.
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4. Kaffy and Joseph Ameh
Although renowned Nigerian choreographer, Kaffy and her husband, Joseph Ameh went their separate ways in 2021, the popular dancer made the revelation during an interview session with media personality, Chude Jideonwo in January 2022.
The dancer revealed that she was bitter in her marriage and that taking a chance to break up her marriage was to see both parties grow in their different careers.
5. Gideon Okeke and Chidera Uduezue
In October, Tinsel actor Gideon Okeke confirmed that his marriage of four years to Chidera Uduezue has hit rock bottom.
The actor broke the news on his Instagram story amid separation rumours that trailed them for over a year.
6. Kalu Ikeagwu and Ijeoma
Nigerian movie actor, Kalu Ikeagwu told an Ikeja High Court that his estranged wife, Ijeoma, allegedly deserted their matrimonial home and prevented him from gaining access to their two children.
The popular British-born Nigerian actor, in the suit marked LD/8939HD/2021, sought a dissolution of his six-year-old marriage to Ijeoma, a makeup artist. The British-Nigerian actor also seeks full custody of his 3-year-old son and 10-year-old step-daughter.
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7. Funke Akindele and JJC Skillz
While Funke Akindele has preferred to remain mute about the dissolution of her second marriage, JJC Skillz on his Instagram platform announced the annihilation of the six-year marriage.
In a statement, Skillz announced to the public that they are both “pursuing separate lives.”
They were married for six years.
7. Julius Agwu
Though Julius Agwu and Ibiere’s 14-year marriage crashed in March this year, it wasn’t until recently he confirmed he was divorced.
The popular comedian and his wife were wedded in Port Harcourt Rivers State on May 31, 2008, and have two kids, Zahra and Zadok.
8. Do2dtun
Omotayo, the wife of self-acclaimed ‘energy god’ Kayode Ojuolape Oladotun, who is better known as Do2dtun, filed for separation from the Cool FM’s host over allegations of forced abortion, domestic violence and emotional abuse.
His wife is the younger sister of the famous singer D’banj.
The duo got married in 2013, and the marriage produced two children.
9. Sina Rambo
Korthy, the estranged wife of Nigerian recording artiste, Adesina Adeleke who is better known as Sina Rambo a couple of weeks ago announced their divorce.
Korthy accused the Nigerian singer who is son of Osun state governor, Sen. Ademola Adeleke of emotional and physical abuse.
Sina Rambo has since denied the allegations levelled against him.
10. Basketmouth and Elsie Uzoma Okpocha
Popular Nigerian comedian, Basketmouth whose real name is Bright Okpocha announced that was divorcing his wife, Elsie, in a statement on Thursday.
Basketmouth, who has been married to Elsie for 12 years, described the separation as an unavoidable situation.
