Elsie Okpocha Breaks Silence on Viral Paternity Fraud Allegations
Elsie Okpocha, the former wife of renowned Nigerian comedian Basketmouth, has publicly addressed and vehemently denied viral claims circulating on social media that their decade-long marriage ended due to paternity fraud. The reports, which gained traction on platforms like Facebook, alleged that Basketmouth discovered he was not the biological father of their children, leading to the collapse of their union.
Questioning the Source of the Claims
In a reaction shared via her Instagram story, Elsie mockingly questioned the authenticity of these allegations, asking if Basketmouth himself was even aware of such statements being attributed to him. "All you Facebook bloggers fabricating lies. Is Basketmouth aware he made that statement??" she wrote, casting doubt on the origins of the rumors and highlighting the lack of confirmation from her ex-husband.
A Stern Warning to Content Creators
While acknowledging that public figures like herself are often subjected to false narratives, Elsie issued a strong warning to bloggers and content creators spreading the story. She emphasized that her children should not be dragged into the controversy, stating, "You can make up unimaginable stories about me, but please leave my kids out of this nonsense!" This firm stance underscores her commitment to protecting her family's privacy amidst the ongoing gossip.
Background on the Marriage and Recent Events
Recall that in 2023, Basketmouth announced the end of his marriage to Elsie in a brief statement on Instagram, where he stressed their dedication to peaceful co-parenting and requested public respect for their privacy. Since then, both have moved on with their lives, with Basketmouth recently sparking dating rumors after posting photos with colleague Victoria Eze at the 2025 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards, referring to her as his "award" in a playful caption.
Elsie has also been in the spotlight for other reasons, such as crying out over unwanted romantic messages from admirers clogging her social media direct messages, pleading for them to stop. The current paternity fraud claims add to the series of public narratives surrounding their split, but Elsie's denial and warning aim to set the record straight and curb further speculation.
As of now, there has been no official response from Basketmouth regarding these allegations, leaving the situation unresolved but with Elsie taking a definitive stand against the spread of false information.
