Nollywood actress Nkiru Umeh, also known as Angellikky, has finally broken her silence after being accused by Peggy Ovire of wrecking her marriage to actor Frederick Leonard. The drama began when Peggy Ovire publicly called out Leonard for allegedly having an extramarital affair with a married woman.
Nkiru Umeh Responds to Allegations
Following the social media uproar, Nkiru took to Instagram to share a video of herself, accompanied by a cryptic caption. She wrote, "Uwa enwe nmeta (You can't please the world). It is well." The post quickly garnered attention, with many interpreting it as a response to the ongoing controversy.
Peggy Ovire's Accusations
Peggy Ovire had earlier shared a video of Frederick Leonard with Nkiru at comedian Funnybone's comedy show in Lagos, tagging them as "shameless lots." She accused Leonard of being involved with a married woman who has children. Ovire also reposted a cryptic message from February 2026, questioning how any woman could stay in a marriage where her husband maintains an affair with a married woman, initially introduced as a "friend."
Social Media Reaction
Many Nigerians flooded Nkiru's Instagram page with comments, prompting her to disable her comment section. Social media users also unearthed a 2018 post where Nkiru openly admired Frederick Leonard, comparing him to TV host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu. In that post, she described Leonard as an "actor extraordinaire" and praised his charisma and style.
Peggy Ovire Removes Husband's Name
In a related development, Peggy Ovire removed her husband's surname from her Instagram profile, now using only her maiden name. This move sparked speculation among netizens, with some suggesting she may be embarrassed to publicly acknowledge the end of her marriage.
The controversy continues to unfold as fans and followers await further developments in the lives of these Nollywood personalities.
