2025 has been a year of highs and lows for Nigeria’s entertainment and public figure landscape.
Amid spectacular weddings and romantic announcements, a wave of high-profile marriages and relationships also came to an end, earning headlines, stirring fan reactions, and reshaping conversations around love, commitment, and celebrity culture in Nigeria.
From music icons and TV hosts to actors and comedians, several high-profile Nigerian celebrities’ unions faced public endings this year.
While some divorces were straightforward and respectfully handled, others played out amid controversy and speculation, reflecting the diverse and often complicated realities of love and marriage in the limelight.
Here, the New Daily Prime compiles notable Nigerian personalities whose marriages or long-term relationships officially dissolved or were publicly acknowledged as over in 2025.
1. 2Baba (Innocent Idibia) & Annie Macaulay-Idibia
Music legend Innocent “2Baba” Idibia and actress Annie Macaulay-Idibia topped the list of celebrity splits in 2025 with one of the most talked-about announcements of the year.
In January 2025, 2Baba took to social media to reveal that he and Annie had been separated for some time and that they had formally begun divorce proceedings.
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Initially, the post was deleted, with claims of a hacked account, only for the singer to later confirm in a video that the split was real and intentional.
The couple, who married in 2012 and share two children, had weathered public scrutiny and past controversies, but this announcement marked a definitive end to one of Nigeria’s most prominent celebrity unions.
The split triggered widespread discussion online, with fans and commentators dissecting the challenges both stars faced over the years.
In the months that followed, Annie, who began styling herself by her maiden name, made gestures that signalled her new single status, while 2Baba’s personal life continued to attract attention as new relationships were speculated upon.
2. Frank Edoho & Sandra Onyenucheya
Frank Edoho, one of Nigeria’s most recognisable television personalities and famed host of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, also made headlines in 2025 with news of his divorce.
Edoho publicly confirmed the end of his second marriage during a mid-year 2025 interview, reflecting candidly on the collapse of the relationship.
Though he did not dwell on salacious details, the broadcaster’s openness about the breakdown of his union drew public attention and sympathy, prompting conversations around the pressures of relationships under public scrutiny.
His statement that “perhaps marriage isn’t for me” resonated with many, as Edoho acknowledged the pain and effort he invested in both his marriages.
The revelation underscored the emotional labour behind celebrity relationships and the toll of sustaining them amid public life.
3. Biola Adebayo & Oluseyi Akinrinde
Biola Adebayo, a Nollywood actress known for her work on and off screen, quietly confirmed in June 2025 that her marriage to Oluseyi Akinrinde had ended, though the separation had occurred earlier.
Adebayo explained that the split actually took place in April 2024, but she chose to keep it private for the sake of peace and stability, particularly for their son.
She shared that the decision to eventually go public was grounded in maturity and respect, emphasising that they continue to co-parent amicably.
Unlike some high-profile splits that unfolded on social media, Adebayo’s measured approach reminded fans that not all celebrity divorces are defined by drama and public conflict, some end with dignity and mutual respect.
4. Ijoba Lande & Dara
Comedian Ijoba Lande and his wife Dara were thrust into the spotlight in March 2025 amid a very public and messy breakup.
Lande publicly accused Dara of serial infidelity, naming several entertainers in the process, a move that turned their marital discord into one of the year’s most sensational celebrity controversies.
While some details surrounding their legal status remained unclear, with much of the fallout playing out in the court of public opinion rather than formal announcements, this marital breakdown was nevertheless a defining moment in Nigeria’s celebrity news cycle for 2025.
5. Destalker
Comedian Destalker also confirmed that his marriage had ended in 2025, though he chose a relatively understated way of addressing the split.
In interviews, Destalker acknowledged that he was no longer married, stressing that being married does not guarantee happiness.
His comments, while brief, added to the broader narrative of 2025 as a year when even established industry figures reflected publicly on the realities of failed relationships.
6. Regina Daniels and Ned Nwoko
While not officially confirmed as a divorce, the marriage between actress Regina Daniels and billionaire politician Ned Nwoko was one of the most widely discussed potential splits of 2025.
Throughout the year, social media buzzed with speculation about the state of their union, driven by Regina removing her husband’s name and photos from her social media profiles and vocal posts that hinted at deep marital discord.
In November 2025, reports emerged that Daniels had publicly hinted at divorce amid alleged domestic issues, though both parties continued to fuel conflicting narratives.
Some outlets reported possible separation, while others noted reconciliation efforts or outright denials of legal divorce.
This ongoing saga, complete with online debates, family involvement, and shifting public statements, made it one of the year’s most dynamic and polarised celebrity relationship stories.
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