Nollywood Actor Deacon Famous Makes Serious Vow Against Former Friend Ekene Umenwa
Actor and skit maker Udaya Awesome Chidiebere, widely known as Deacon Famous, has escalated his ongoing feud with actress Ekene Umenwa by making a startling vow regarding her marriage. The Nollywood star released a video accusing his former best friend of spreading falsehoods about sponsoring part of his wedding ceremony.
Deacon Famous Presents Evidence to Counter Umenwa's Claims
In his latest social media video, Deacon Famous directly addressed claims made by Ekene Umenwa that she had paid for his wife's hair and makeup during his wedding. The actor presented what he described as concrete evidence to disprove these allegations, sharing screenshots of financial transactions he made to Umenwa.
The actor revealed specific payment details, including one transaction of N700,000 and another of N185,000, both designated for wedding-related hair and makeup services. According to Deacon Famous, these payments demonstrate that he personally covered these expenses rather than receiving sponsorship from Umenwa as she had allegedly claimed.
A Stern Warning and Marriage Threat
Deacon Famous issued a serious warning to the actress during his emotional video statement. "I will push Ekene out of her marriage if she continues speaking about my wife," he declared, emphasizing that while he could tolerate many things, attacks against his wife represented an unacceptable boundary.
The actor explained that he had previously promised not to discuss Umenwa publicly but felt compelled to respond due to what he described as her recent propaganda targeting his wife. He accused Umenwa of attempting to influence wedding vendors against him and collecting money on their behalf, claiming he had paid certain vendors twice due to her interference.
Divided Fan Reactions to the Controversy
The video sparked significant debate among fans and followers of both celebrities:
- Some supporters cautioned Deacon Famous against further public statements, with one commenter noting: "A man shouldn't be coming to say all this... you want to push her out and be happy... Are you God??"
- Others expressed concern about privacy boundaries, with one fan advising: "If you're no longer friends with people, respect the little secrets you guys once shared."
- Several commenters defended Ekene Umenwa's character, stating they would continue to trust her version of events despite the allegations.
- A minority of respondents suggested the actress might be using religion to conceal questionable behavior.
Background of the Deteriorating Friendship
The public feud between Deacon Famous and Ekene Umenwa began when the two celebrities unfollowed each other on social media platforms. Since that initial break, both parties have made increasingly public accusations against one another, with this latest video representing the most serious escalation to date.
This controversy follows previous public statements by Deacon Famous regarding Umenwa's wedding to gospel singer Moses Bliss, where he clarified that the actress had knelt in reverence to God rather than worshipping the musician directly. The actor explained at that time that both Umenwa and her husband had knelt while Bliss prayed for them during their wedding ceremony.
The ongoing dispute highlights the complex dynamics of celebrity friendships within Nigeria's entertainment industry and raises questions about appropriate boundaries when personal relationships become public spectacles. As both parties continue to air their grievances through social media channels, fans remain divided about who bears responsibility for the friendship's collapse and whether such personal matters should receive such extensive public exposure.
