Former Big Brother Naija star Queen Mercy Atang has publicly confirmed the dissolution of her marriage to David Oyekanmi, putting an end to months of intense speculation from fans and followers.
From Glamorous Wedding to Public Split
The reality TV personality made the revelation not through a formal statement, but in a direct response to a curious fan on Instagram. When a follower complimented her beauty and inquired about her marital status, Queen Mercy Atang replied succinctly: "Single and unavailable." Although she later deleted the comment, the confirmation was already captured by the public, solidifying rumours that had been circulating since mid-2024.
Queen Mercy Atang and David Oyekanmi tied the knot in a much-publicised ceremony in March 2024. Their wedding was a major social media event, celebrated across celebrity blogs and platforms as one of the standout unions of the year. However, signs of trouble emerged just a few months later.
By August 2024, observant fans noted that the couple had unfollowed each other on Instagram. Further fueling the rumours, David Oyekanmi began appearing in posts without his wedding ring, a detail that did not escape the notice of the online community.
The Lordlamba Revelation and Timeline Questions
The narrative took a more complex turn when popular skit maker and comedian, Lordlamba, publicly introduced his daughter, Princess Keilah, to the world. He shared photos and explicitly stated that the child was his, with Queen Mercy Atang as the mother.
This revelation brought their past relationship back into the spotlight. Queen Mercy Atang and Lordlamba's romance reportedly began shortly after her exit from the BBNaija house. Queen has since confirmed she is the child's mother and has openly celebrated her daughter on social media, even during her marriage to David Oyekanmi.
For many, this timeline has raised significant questions about the dynamics within the now-ended marriage and the pressures faced by public figures navigating personal relationships in the spotlight.
Netizens React to the Confirmation
The news of the split has sparked a wave of reactions online, with fans expressing a mix of disappointment, support, and analysis.
@ayarotimi lamented, "One marriage that the whole Internet stood for and supported whole heartedly, kai na wa o." This sentiment echoed the widespread support the couple initially enjoyed.
Others, like @thetrending_space, offered a more analytical perspective: "But it was very obvious the marriage might not work... she moved on to marry way too fast... that her husband was her rebound."
Some users expressed cynicism about modern relationships, with @ifyamandaa stating, "God abegi oo.. marriage no be anything again oo.. seems people now do wedding for fun."
Prior to this confirmation, Queen Mercy Atang had also publicly expressed distress over inappropriate direct messages other women were sending to her then-husband, highlighting another layer of strain the couple faced in the public eye.
The confirmation from Queen Mercy Atang closes a chapter on a relationship that captivated many, while reigniting broader conversations about love, loyalty, and the intense scrutiny faced by celebrities in Nigeria's vibrant entertainment landscape.
