Fresh claims have surfaced online regarding the sudden end of the marriage between former BBNaija star, Mercy Atang, and her husband, David Oyekanmi. The reality TV star, popularly known as Queen Mercy, confirmed the split in late 2025 after an inquisitive fan questioned her online status, ending a union that began with a lavish wedding in 2024.
Social Media Behavior Cited as Key Factor
In the wake of the confirmation, a social media user known as Hector Babe offered a pointed critique of what she believes led to the marriage's dissolution. Hector Babe directly linked the crash to the type of content and lifestyle Mercy Atang portrays on her social media platforms.
She specifically questioned the reality star's frequent posts showcasing her physique, asking which married woman makes a living by "shaking her big backside" online and for whose benefit. Hector Babe concluded by stating she was glad King David had moved on from the situation.
Fans Weigh In With Additional Theories
The online discussion did not stop with Hector Babe's comments. Other fans and followers quickly added their own perspectives on the failed marriage. One prevailing theory suggested that Mercy Atang was unwilling to relocate abroad to live with her husband, preferring instead to maintain her celebrity lifestyle and business ventures in Nigeria.
Other comments echoed a sentiment that the businesswoman may not have been fully ready for marriage, with some speculating the initial union was an attempt to "pepper" or make her baby daddy jealous. One user, @bettysylmich, explicitly stated, "I knew it won't work too," supporting the idea that conflicting lifestyles—her "baby girl lifestyle in Naija" versus his career abroad—were irreconcilable.
A Marriage That Captured Public Attention
Mercy Atang and David Oyekanmi's relationship was intensely public from the start. Their star-studded wedding ceremony in 2024 generated massive online buzz, with photos and videos trending widely. Even after the wedding, Mercy shared intimate moments, including a video where she mentioned a role given to her by her father-in-law.
However, the marriage lasted only about a year. Prior to the split, there were subtle hints of tension, such as a moment captured during their wedding preparations where Oyekanmi was seen holding Mercy's hands and telling her to "stay focused" as she was busy on her phone.
The former couple also trended for weeks alongside Mercy's baby daddy, Lord Lamba, around the time of her engagement to Oyekanmi, adding further layers of public scrutiny to their relationship.
