4 marital scandals that rocked the entertainment industry in the last decade

Nigeria is known for its vibrant entertainment industry, which has produced some of the most talented celebrities in Africa.

However, with fame comes scrutiny, and Nigerian celebrities have been no stranger to scandals. From infidelity to fraud, here are the most outrageous Nigerian celebrity scandals of all time.

1. Tonto Dikeh's marriage saga

Popular Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh made headlines in 2017 when she accused her ex-husband, Olakunle Churchill of domestic violence and infidelity.

She also claimed that he was a fraudster and had infected her with sexually transmitted diseases. The drama played out on social media, with both parties trading insults and accusations.

Tonto Dikeh continued to drag her estranged spouse whenever she had the chance even after Churchill married actress Rosy Meurer.

Many people believed the actress was taking on too much and recommended her to move on from her past and stop calling out her Churchill.

The mother of one claims that nobody has the right to instruct her on how to conduct her private life or how to handle the man who caused her such sorrow.



2. Davido's baby mama drama

Davido is one of Nigeria's biggest music stars, but his personal life has been marred by controversy.

In 2015, it was revealed that he had fathered a child with Sophia Momodu, the niece of media mogul Dele Momodu. The drama escalated when Davido's family tried to take the child away from Sophia, leading to a bitter custody battle.

Just recently after the release of Davido's fourth studio album 'Timeless', an American-based businesswoman called out the singer for impregnating her and leaving her to her fate.

The lady who goes by the name Anita Brown, became a thorn in the singer's flesh as she revealed some unsavory information Davido had told her regarding his wife Chioma Rowlands.

Some fans began to doubt Davido's dedication to Chioma as a result of Brown's frequent outbursts on social media. They claimed that the singer didn't love Chioma and was just with her to make up for the death of their son Ifeanyi.

In one of her many rants, Anita Brown revealed that Davido had admitted to her that he didn't love Chioma and that Chioma was not his first wife.



3. Mercy Aigbe's domestic violence allegations

Mercy Aigbe is another Nollywood actress who has been in the news for the wrong reasons. In 2017, she accused her estranged husband, Lanre Gentry of domestic violence and posted pictures of her bruised face on social media.

The case attracted widespread attention and sparked a national conversation about domestic violence.

Social media users and some colleagues criticized Mercy Aigbe for snatching Kazim Adeoti from his wife Funsho Adeoti.

Many continued to make fun of Mercy in her comment section because they believed her marriage to Kazim threatened the nice family Kazim had with his wife and kids.



4. Toke Makinwa's marriage troubles

Toke Makinwa is a popular media personality who has been open about her marriage troubles. In 2015, she filed for divorce from her husband, Maje Ayida, after he had an affair with his ex-girlfriend and got her pregnant.

After her divorce, Toke endured a lot and suffered trauma from being blamed for her failing marriage.

She stated during an interview that her handling of her failed marriage is what led to her current success. Toke chronicled the experience in a best-selling book that also became a bestseller.




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