Okey Bakassi Refutes Rumour of Separation From Wife
The comedian said the false report caused distress and calls from around the world, and he urged people to report the originator.
- On Monday, Nigerian comedian and actor Okey Bakassi debunked viral reports alleging his marriage to wife Ezinne had ended, insisting their relationship remains intact after 25 years.
- A fabricated online article alleged Ezinne filed for divorce 15 years after relocating to the United States to study nursing, triggering widespread concern among family and fans.
- Bakassi clarified in an Instagram video that the couple recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary in Canada, emphasizing his wife does not reside in the United States.
- "Those of you who are close to me know that my wife does not live in the US," Bakassi stated, labeling the report a disrespectful creation by a "charlatan."
- With three children—Dera, Fechi, and Cheta—the entertainer urged followers to report the page responsible for the false news, which caused unnecessary distress for his family.
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Nigerian comedian and actor, Okey Bakassi, has refuted viral rumours about his marriage. According to reports that surfaced online on Monday, Okey Bakassi reportedly said his wife has filed for a divorce 15 years after relocating her and the children to the United States to study nursing while he stayed back in Nigeria to work […] Okey Bakassi refutes rumour of separation from wife
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Veteran comedian Okey Bakassi has rejected a viral claim that his marriage has collapsed, confirming that he and his wife remain together after 25 years. The controversy exposes the reputational and commercial costs of engagement-driven misinformation.
Okey Bakassi Debunks Separation Rumours, Says Marriage Remains Intact
Nigerian comedian and Nollywood actor Okey Bakassi has dismissed rumours that his marriage to his wife, Ezinne, has collapsed, describing the reports as false and disrespectful to his family.The rumours circulated on social media on Monday after a post alleged that the actor’s wife had requested a divorce following years of living abroad with their children while Bakassi remained in Nigeria working and sending money to support them. Reacting in…
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