The year 2025 proved to be a period of significant personal upheaval within the Nigerian entertainment industry, moving beyond the glamorous facade of red carpets and curated social media happiness. Several high-profile unions reached their end, marking a year of notable separations and publicly announced divorces that captivated the nation's attention.
High-Profile Marriages Reach Breaking Point
The news that set the tone for the year came in January 2025, when music icon Innocent "2Baba" Idibia announced his separation from his wife of 13 years, Annie Macaulay-Idibia. While rumours had long swirled around their relationship, the official confirmation marked a definitive end. 2Baba clarified on social media that they had been apart for some time before initiating divorce proceedings, promising to share his perspective with fans.
In a shocking turn of events, the marriage between Nollywood actress Regina Daniels and Senator Ned Nwoko unraveled publicly. Regina accused her husband of domestic violence in a viral video, stating she could no longer endure it. Senator Nwoko countered, alleging his wife struggled with substance abuse and needed rehabilitation. By December 2025, the conflict had evolved into a bitter custody battle over their two sons, Munir and Khalifa, with access reportedly contingent on a court-mandated rehabilitation assessment for Regina.
Confirmations and Peaceful Partings
Other celebrities chose quieter, more reflective paths to confirm their separations. Comedian Destalker (Oghenekowhoyan Onaibe Desmond) revealed the end of his three-year marriage during a July interview. He cited irreconcilable differences and admitted he hadn't been "100% faithful," though he emphasized his current peace and happiness, stating marriage is not a prerequisite for a happy home.
Media personality Frank Edoho confirmed the dissolution of his second marriage to Sandra Onyenucheya in June 2025. Reflecting on his podcast appearance, Edoho mused that he might not be "good at marriage," distinguishing between finding love and finding a soulmate. He advised maintaining individuality within a relationship.
Popular skit maker Sabinus (Chukwuemeka Ejekwu) finally addressed rumours about his marriage to Ciana Chapman in early December 2025. During a TikTok live stream, he simply stated, "I'm not married. My marriage ended peacefully," confirming the split while noting they remained on good terms for the sake of their daughter.
Relationships That Faded from the Spotlight
Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday confirmed her split from social media personality Xxssive (Eseoghene Obire) in May 2025. She announced on Instagram that she had been single since late 2024, describing this breakup as peaceful and without "bad blood," a contrast to her previous highly publicized separation.
These events of 2025 highlight the intense public scrutiny faced by Nigerian celebrities in their personal lives. From amicable splits to acrimonious legal battles involving allegations of violence and substance abuse, the year underscored the fragile nature of relationships under the constant glare of the media and public opinion. The collective focus has now shifted towards how these individuals navigate their newly single status, co-parenting arrangements, and personal healing in the years to come.
