- Afrobeats star 2baba recently announced his divorce plans to leave his wife Annie Idibia
- The news has left many Nigerians shocked considering the journey of their relationship
- Tuface and Annie Idibia’s alleged divorce plans add to the several celebrity divorces many didn't see coming
The Nigerian entertainment space is one that brews with different talents from actors, to singers and comedians that have won our hearts.
However, because of their fame, their personal lives have also become public business. From moments when they meet their heartthrobs, to walking down the aisle, welcoming their children, facing challenges and probably calling it off, the audience always knows and wants to know.
TheRadar compiled some of the popular celebrity failed marriages that left Nigerians in shock.
7 failed celebrity marriages that shocked Nigerians
- 2baba and Annie Idibia — 2025
On January 26, 2025, fans and colleagues were left shocked when 2baba announced his divorce from his wife Annie Macaulay-Idibia. This came a few days after they marked their wedding anniversary.
Despite a series of deleted posts, Tuface still maintained that he said what he said. The news has spread like wildfire driving conversations and birthing unending questions to understand what went wrong in their enthralling love story.
- Bolanle and Bunmi Ninalowo — 2023
Popular actor Bolanle Ninalowo announced via Instagram that he and his wife Bunmi had parted ways in 2023. The reason for the divorce was irreconcilable according to the actor.
The divorce which he described as ‘a sad reality’ left Nigerians surprised because they had spent 16 years of their lives together. The couple after meeting in 2004 got married in 2007. The union before it crashed produced two children.
- Funke Akindele and JJC Skillz — 2022
On June 30, 2022, the admirable marriage between Nollywood actress Funke Akindele and her husband Abdul Bello known as JJC Skillz came to an end.
The divorce was confirmed by JJC Skillz, who had earlier denied the allegations. He noted how the past years have been difficult for them. He also noted how he had tried to fix things but it seemed unrepairable. The marriage ended after 6 years of being together as a couple.
- Korra Obidi and Justin Dean — 2022
Popular Nigerian dancer Korra Obidi and her American husband, Justin Dean are on this table of the failed marriages that left Nigerians shocked.
The duo, who were loved by fans for their portrayal of love, ended their marriage in 2022 amid several allegations. The couple met in China on a popular dating Tinder, and they have two children together.
- Nedu and Uzoamaka Ohiri — 2018
Popular On-Air Personality (OAP) Nedu separated from his wife Uzoamaka Ohiri in 2018 after he accused her of paternity fraud. The OAP claimed that their first son was not his.
On the other hand, Uzoamaka accused Nedu of domestic violence. Nedu and his wife got married in 2013 and in 2018, the marriage ended after three children.
- Tonto Dikeh and Churchill Olakunle — 2017
Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh and her ex-husband’s marriage hit rock bottom in 2017 after several heated arguments and issues.
The couple got married in 2015 and have a son together. Tonto since their separation never fails to mention how walking out of her marriage was the best decision she made for herself and her son.
- Mercy Aigbe and Lanre Gentry — 2017
The last on our list, is Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe and her estranged husband Lanre Gentry. The marriage crashed with several allegations from both parties. They got married in 2013 and divorced four years later.
Mercy accused Lanre of being a deadbeat father and while he on the other hand, claimed that Mercy was into prostitution with movie marketers. The story at the time left Nigerians wondering how a once sweet relationship turned sour. They have a son, Juwon.
Annie Idibia and 2Baba: Charting the rise and fall of their relationship
Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that the romantic journey of the legendary singer Innocent Idibia, famously known as 2Baba, and actress Annie Idibia is one of the most renowned relationships in the world of celebrity marriages.
2baba and Annie’s recent divorce story is one that sent cold shivers down spines with questions. What happened to the love they once shared?
As questions and conversations continue to stir up over 2baba’s announcement, TheRadar walks through the timeline of their enthralling relationship. How exactly did their celebrity love story begin?
