Five Nigerian celebrities whose family drama shook social media

Asake’s father, Fatai Odunsi, accused the singer of leaving him despite his worsening health. Asake's father, according to conflicting reports, had been out of his life for years. The situation drastically changed when Asake's father disclosed that the artist had consented to provide him with financial support.

 

Phyna, the winner of Big Brother Naija, stunned her supporters by publicly criticizing her father for making demands she believed were excessive. The reality TV personality bemoaned how her family members treated her like a cash machine. Her father's response—that he should gain from her success—took the drama in a surprising direction.

 

Mohbad’s premature death in 2023 triggered a deep feud between his family and wife, Wunmi.The main points of contention were Mohbad's assets, his son Liam's paternity, and the events leading up to his passing. The drama escalated with public accusations, DNA test demands, and adeep divide within his fanbase.

 

 

Public disapproval between actor Yul Edochie and his first wife, May Edochie, resulted from his choice to take a second wife, Judy Austin. As Yul attacked detractors and defended his choice on social media, the situation deteriorated.

 

A number of internal conflicts, including alleged meddling by their older brother Jude Okoye, contributed to the Okoye brothers' notorious 2017 split. Tensions arose in 2024 when Paul stated they had split again. When Jude was jailed for alleged fraud, the conflict took a more sinister turn.