Nollywood has been rocked by fresh and explosive claims from filmmaker Stanley Ontop, who alleges that the high-profile marriage between actress Peggy Ovire and actor Frederick Leonard has been over for some time. Ontop described the union as a forced arrangement that ultimately collapsed due to violence from both parties.
Explosive Allegations on Social Media
On December 25, 2025, the producer, whose real name is Ajemba Stanley Chibueze, took to social media to make startling revelations about the couple's private life. In a post that has since gone viral, Stanley Ontop declared that Frederick Leonard and Peggy Ovire are no longer married. He characterized their wedding as a "forced marriage" and claimed it had fallen apart.
"Fred and Peggi no Dey marry again. The Marriage was a forced marraige and e don scatter since. Arrangee marraige," he wrote in a mix of English and Pidgin.
He went further to paint a tumultuous picture of their relationship, labeling the pair as "two violent people" who could not coexist peacefully. He elaborated with a pointed description: "one na public pelnise while one na violent princess," suggesting a clash of personalities that made the marriage unsustainable.
Claims of Career Building and a Public Challenge
In a significant part of his allegations, Stanley Ontop claimed that Peggy Ovire played a foundational role in building Frederick Leonard's career. He asserted that she "single-handedly made" him and was instrumental in helping him rise "from the gutters."
Using this as a cautionary tale, the filmmaker offered unsolicited advice to women in the caption of his post. He warned against over-investing in men, who might later disappoint them. "My advice to women! Stop making men, cox they gonna stain ur garment. No Dey feed man," he wrote, also referencing actress Anita Joseph as another example.
To back his claims, Stanley Ontop threw down a public challenge to the couple. He dared them to prove him wrong by appearing together in a new film or a joint photoshoot, implying that their continued separation would confirm his story.
Background and Public Reaction
These comments from Stanley Ontop come after months of quiet speculation regarding the state of Peggy and Frederick's marriage. Fans first grew concerned in October 2024, when Frederick Leonard notably did not publicly celebrate his wife's birthday on social media.
The actor had previously addressed rumours of marital strife in December of the previous year. At that time, he warned bloggers against spreading false narratives, firmly stating that marriage matters were not for social media explanations.
Peggy Ovire and Frederick Leonard tied the knot on November 19, 2022, in a lavish ceremony in Asaba, Delta State, that was attended by numerous Nollywood celebrities. Since their wedding, the couple has largely kept their private life away from the public eye, though their social media activities remain under intense scrutiny from fans.
The filmmaker's claims have sparked a firestorm of mixed reactions online. While some netizens defended the couple's right to privacy, others questioned Stanley Ontop's motives for speaking out.
User @sharon_odogwu commented, "This two adults managed their issues so well and privately too. Y not let it be like that. Na wa." Another, @princessbosslady2, questioned his involvement: "Stanley you rest them nor be your family member weytin be your problem."
Others debated the claim that Peggy built Frederick's career. @miimi4eva24 opined, "I disagree,he didn't mk Fred. Peggi was same as Fred. I even enjoy Fred movies more. Yes she might be there before him but she didn't mk him."
This incident follows earlier speculation fueled by content creator Tosin Silverdam, who had claimed Peggy moved out of the matrimonial home and linked rumours to photos where she was not wearing her wedding ring.
