Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels has found herself at the center of social media backlash after addressing rumors surrounding her marriage to billionaire Ned Nwoko, amid her elder brother Sammy’s arrest.
The mother of two shared a video on her Instagram page addressing the ongoing crisis with her estranged husband while also seeking justice for her brother.
In the video, Regina Daniels emphasized that she married Ned Nwoko for love, not money, a statement that quickly ignited heated debates online, while also urging people to stop insulting her mother for influencing her decision.
However, her statement did not sit well with many social media users as fans quickly took to X (formerly Twitter) to share their opinions, leading to a wave of backlash:
Public reactions
@Biodun commented: You fell in love with Ned? You-Regina fell in love with Ned Nwoko?? No disrespect to any profession but I wonder if Ned was a barber or panel beater, you’d have fallen in love with him.
@Ifee wrote: Na Nigerians this one wan gaslight?? You married for money Baby girl😁
@richie opined: Out of all the fine boys and young men on earth, na Ned you fell in love with😁😁😁ooshim. This lie enter well.
@shugar💕 stated: Even your mama wey hold no fit fall in love with Ned. Na money no cap😳
@ bahgirlTee wrote: Regina leave that e fine bobo. She say na Ned she fall inlove with. Na nightmare, Lol abeg make she talk another thing😂😂
Many users expressed disbelief and sarcasm, questioning the actress’s claim while some laughed at the audacity of her statement.
Regina Daniels’ revelation has sparked a heated online debate about her marriage to a wealthy, influential man old enough to be her father, as she insists that her decision was based on love, not money.
