The longstanding controversy surrounding the age of Nollywood actress Regina Daniels when she married billionaire politician Ned Nwoko has been reignited with a new, bold claim from a family friend.
Friend Presents Birth Certificate as Evidence
Actress Doris Ogala, a close friend of Regina Daniels' mother, Rita Daniels, has publicly insisted that Regina Daniels was only 17 years old when she entered into matrimony with Ned Nwoko. Ogala stated emphatically that she has personally seen Regina's birth certificate, which she says confirms the actress is currently 24 years old.
This revelation places the timeline of the marriage, which occurred in May 2019, under intense scrutiny. Ogala further argued that a mother truly knows her child's age, aligning herself with Regina's mother in the debate.
A History of Contradictory Statements
The issue of Regina's age at the time of her marriage has been a point of public contention for years. In a 2020 BBC interview, Regina's mother, Rita Daniels, attempted to quiet critics who felt her daughter married too young by stating that Regina was about to turn 20 in October of that year. This would have suggested she was 18 at the time of the 2019 marriage.
However, this narrative was directly challenged back in 2019 by Regina's own father, Jude Ojeogwu, who opposed the union and stated clearly that his daughter was still 17. Now, as reports suggest the marriage is facing difficulties, Regina Daniels herself has reportedly affirmed that she was, indeed, 17 when she married Ned Nwoko.
Celebrity Corroboration and Lasting Impact
Adding more weight to the claim, veteran actress Mercy Johnson has also been cited as confirming that Regina Daniels was 17 at the time of the wedding. The convergence of statements from the actress's father, a fellow industry star, and now a close family friend claiming documentary evidence, paints a compelling picture that contradicts the initial narrative presented by her mother.
This situation continues to spark debates about child marriage, parental consent, and the intense public scrutiny faced by celebrities in Nigeria. The conflicting accounts from those closest to the situation have turned a personal family matter into a persistent topic of public discourse.
