The Nigerian entertainment scene in 2025 was a rollercoaster of chart-topping hits and blockbuster movies, but it was equally defined by a series of explosive public feuds that kept the nation glued to their screens. From social media spats to legal battles and even physical altercations, the year witnessed some of the most dramatic celebrity fallouts in recent memory.
Music Industry Clashes: Royalties, Rifts, and Allegations
The year kicked off with high-profile disputes in the music world. In January 2025, Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy ignited a fiery online war with celebrity show promoter Cubana Chiefpriest. Burna Boy took to his Instagram stories, labeling Cubana as the "Owerri Rick Ross" and later as an "Azaman," implying he was a middleman for internet fraudsters. The feud escalated with Cubana suggesting Burna's Grammy win was orchestrated by American mogul Diddy, a claim Burna vehemently denied. The drama took a bizarre turn when Burna Boy gifted $30,000 to a phone repairman at Alaba Market, claiming he was Cubana's brother, prompting Cubana to retaliate with deeply personal accusations.
Also in January, gospel music was rocked by a legal and financial dispute between award-winning singer Mercy Chinwo and EeZee Tee, the head of her former label, EeZee Conceptz Limited. Chinwo accused the label head of withholding royalties, while he countered with claims of contract breach and secret dealings. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) became involved, with EeZee Tee alleging he was forced to transfer over $274,000 to the singer.
The long-running Okoye family saga reached new heights in 2025. The feud between P-Square's Peter and Paul Okoye and their elder brother Jude Okoye intensified over the management of their music business and Northside Entertainment. Peter Okoye filed a petition with the EFCC, leading to Jude's arrest in February 2025 for alleged money laundering involving a staggering ₦2.95 billion.
Public Spats and Physical Altercations
March saw a war of words erupt between singer Timi Dakolo and Pastor Femi Lazarus. The conflict began when Pastor Lazarus criticized gospel artists for charging high fees for church events. Dakolo fired back on Instagram, defending the right of gospel ministers to proper compensation and highlighting the fees charged by Lazarus's own ministry school. The online debate divided fans until a truce was later signaled by a joint photo.
The drama turned physical in November 2025 when online personalities VeryDarkMan (Martin Vincent Ose) and Mr Jollof (Freedom Okpetoritse Atsepoyi) clashed aboard a United Nigeria Airlines flight at Asaba International Airport. A viral video captured the moment insults escalated into a fistfight, leading to both men being deboarded from Flight UNO523 before takeoff.
Marital and Personal Feuds Dominate Headlines
Perhaps the most gripping personal saga involved Nollywood actress Regina Daniels and her husband, billionaire senator Ned Nwoko. In late 2025, emotional videos surfaced of Daniels alleging domestic violence, stating, "In Ned Nwoko's house, I am nothing. But in my house, I am a queen." Nwoko refuted the claims, accusing Regina of substance abuse and violent behavior. The fight expanded to include accusations against other Nollywood figures and a bitter custody battle over their children, with Daniels claiming she had been separated from them since mid-November.
The year closed with another marital controversy involving music legend 2Baba. During an Instagram Live session with media personality Daddy Freeze, his former managers alleged that his wife, Natasha Osawaru, exerted excessive control over his career and life, referencing a past domestic incident in the UK. 2Baba joined the stream angrily, demanding they stop, after which heated voices and a slap were heard before the broadcast ended abruptly. This incident prompted reflective posts from his ex-wife, Annie Idibia, online.
From the boardroom to the bedroom and even at 30,000 feet, the celebrity feuds of 2025 provided a stark, unfiltered look into the conflicts that simmer beneath the glamour of Nigeria's entertainment industry, sparking national conversations about artistry, finance, relationships, and fame.
