Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has received overwhelming support from colleagues and public figures after speaking out about alleged domestic abuse in her marriage to politician Ned Nwoko. The mother of two's marriage crisis has sparked widespread reactions across Nigeria's entertainment industry.
Celebrity Reactions to the Marriage Crisis
Social media activist Verydarkman emerged as one of the most vocal commentators on the situation. In multiple videos, he criticized Regina's mother, Rita Daniels, accusing her of allegedly "selling" her 17-year-old daughter for financial gain. Surprisingly, VDM also sided with Ned Nwoko regarding substance abuse allegations against the actress, claiming her behavior in videos suggested possible influence.
Controversial singer Charly Boy didn't hold back in his criticism of Ned Nwoko, describing the politician as an "ancestor" who married his "granddaughter." He urged Nwoko to behave appropriately and remove his "dirty boxers" from social media discussions.
Nollywood Stars Show Solidarity
Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti launched a scathing attack against Ned Nwoko, alleging historical misconduct in his community. Kuti claimed the politician had imprisoned youths as terrorists and attempted to forcefully sell community lands.
Actress Angela Okorie, despite previous conflicts with Regina Daniels, publicly supported her colleague, calling her "baby" and demanding justice. Okorie emphasized that past disagreements wouldn't prevent her from standing with Regina during this difficult time.
Mercy Johnson demonstrated practical support by accompanying Regina's family to police stations and courts. The veteran actress focused particularly on the arrest of Regina's brother, Sammy, describing it as a case of injustice and working with activist Omoyele Sowore to secure his release.
Broader Industry Response
Content creator GehGeh created multiple videos about the marital dispute, dismissing claims about Ned Nwoko's financial status and even "awarding" him a certificate from his self-styled "university of wisdom."
Yvonne Jegede defended Regina against critics, questioning whether the attacks would persist if Ned Nwoko were poor. She emphasized that the focus should remain on domestic violence allegations rather than moral judgments about the couple's age difference.
BBNaija's Tuoyo Ideh criticized modern parenting approaches, specifically targeting Rita Daniels for allowing her daughter to move in with a man at age 17. He contrasted this with traditional parenting where children's whereabouts were closely monitored.
Etinosa Idemudia condemned men who pressure women to remain in abusive marriages, describing such behavior as foolish and oppressive. She argued that relationships sustained by force lack genuine peace and respect.
The collective response from Nigeria's entertainment industry highlights growing awareness about domestic violence and the importance of supporting victims. Regina Daniels' situation has sparked crucial conversations about marriage, consent, and women's rights in contemporary Nigerian society.
