Nkechi Blessing said her Ekiti State born politician husband was exploiting her celebrity status for selfish reasons
By Kehinde Okeowo
Nigerian actress Nkechi Blessing and her politician husband, Opeyemi Falegan have finally confirmed they have parted ways over infidelity allegations.
The whole drama began after blogger βgistloverβ, alleged that the actress slept with a man for an endorsement deal.
Falegan had on Wednesday, taken to his Instagram to reveal that he was no longer married to the actress.
He also said he does not want to be associated with anything that would spoil the good name he has worked for and he wants to be known as someone who has added value to people.
He said: βI donβt want to be known for any notoriety or anything controversial.
βI have a name, that name is my pride. I want to be known as someone who added value to people and who will keep doing the work for people.
βI have a name that I am trying to protect here. Anything at all, husband of who? Where did you see the husband?
βIβm not the husband of a lesbian, put respect on my name.β
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In reaction to the news, Nkechi also took to her Instagram live to speak on the reasons why they parted ways.
According to the Nollywood star, Falegan wanted to use her celebrity status for selfish reasons and has become notorious for begging for financial assistance to fund his foundation.
She also revealed that he was a jobless man who would stay at home for months without doing anything.
βIf they ask me what my so-called boyfriend does for a living, walai I donβt have an answer. 3 weeks in London you no wake up go work, sleep and wake up for live video. If joblessness was a personβ¦Tueh,β she wrote.
In the same video, the movie star also addressed her ex-husband’s claim that she is a lesbian, beating her chest in rage, and affirming that she is a lesbian who is proud of it.
βIβm coming out with my full chest that Iβm a lesbian, so what now happened? This life will end? If you say Iβm a lesbian, yes with my full chest, I am. I f**k girls a lot if thatβs what you want to hear,β she said.
Although their marriage remained controversial, on 10 June 2021, the actress confirmed they tied the knot, after sharing photos from their wedding on his birthday via her Instagram Story.
