A fresh controversy surrounding Nollywood actress Regina Daniels' age has erupted on social media after an old recording of her father resurfaced online, revealing specific details about her birth.
Father's Audio Revelation Goes Viral
The trending audio, shared by TikTok user @blinkybundes49, features a phone conversation from several years ago where Regina Daniels' father clearly states his daughter's birth details. In the recording, he explicitly mentions that Regina was born on October 10, 2001 at the Inland Specialist Hospital in Lagos.
The father also addressed claims about his relationship with Regina's husband, billionaire politician Ned Nwoko, stating: "No no no, we were not age mates. I called him bros." This clarification comes amid ongoing speculation about the age dynamics within Regina's marriage.
Timing Coincides with Marital Issues
The resurfacing of this audio recording comes at a sensitive time for the actress, who is currently facing marital challenges with her husband, Ned Nwoko. The politician married Regina as his sixth wife in May 2019, when according to the father's statement and Regina's own previous confirmation, she would have been 17 years old.
Regina Daniels had previously disclosed on Instagram that she was indeed 17 when she tied the knot with the much older politician. This revelation had already sparked discussions about early marriage in Nigeria, but the father's audio confirmation has added fuel to the ongoing debate.
Social Media Reactions Explode
Nigerians have flooded social media with reactions to the resurfaced audio, with many users pointing fingers at Regina's mother, Rita Daniels. User @Princess_Chidera commented: "Regina confirmed yesterday she was 17 when she got married, now her Dad has confirmed it. Her mum lied guys!!!"
Another user, @preshcherie, expressed sympathy for Ned Nwoko, suggesting: "Maybe Ned didn't know she was 17 at that time, just maybe. Chai Rita Daniels, how could you do this."
Some commentators defended Regina, with @Clippyclipper stating: "Regina is still very young. I don't know why people are judging her. I even think she's in her 30s. She's a young girl. It's her mom fault."
User @Nosa_Osas15 took a more balanced approach, noting: "She was 17, she was 17 nor be her mama Agree to give her out Abi nor be her mother support the marriage, or Ned pick her from street or the mom nor collect bride price make una still Dey talk truth o."
The controversy has also drawn comparisons to similar situations, with @Chiwe_101 sharing: "This whole age matter can actually happen to anyone coz my real date is 2000, but bvn says 1997 reasons why coz I wanted to open an acct wit UBA, in 2014, they said I'm under age I had to increase my age just so I can have an acct."
Broader Implications for Nigerian Society
This incident has sparked wider conversations about age verification, early marriage, and parental responsibility in Nigeria. The timing of the audio's resurfacing amid Regina Daniels' marital troubles has raised questions about whether this is coincidental or strategically timed to influence public opinion about the couple's ongoing issues.
As the discussion continues to trend across various social media platforms, it remains to be seen how this revelation will impact Regina Daniels' public image and her relationship with Ned Nwoko, who has previously defended their marriage against public criticism.
