Popular Nigerian entertainer Okey Bakassi has broken his silence over rumours of a marital crisis, insisting that he and his wife remain together.
The comedian and actor addressed the speculation in a video posted on his social media accounts after reports alleging their separation circulated online over the weekend.
The reports claimed that his wife had moved to the United States to study nursing while Bakassi stayed in Nigeria and supported her education for 15 years before she allegedly sought a divorce.
However, the actor rejected the claims, describing the publication as fake news aimed at disrespecting him and his family.
Bakassi said the report prompted numerous calls from friends, relatives and fans across the world who wanted to know whether his marriage had ended.
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He explained that he was filming a new movie with colleagues when the story began circulating online.
The entertainer stressed that his wife and children remained the most important people in his life and urged the public to disregard the allegation.
He also noted that the couple had recently marked their 25th wedding anniversary.
Bakassi’s response has generated attention as he seeks to correct what he described as misleading information about his family.
The actor’s statement underscores his determination to protect his family’s privacy and challenge unverified claims about his personal life.
He maintained that there was no separation between him and his wife, urging friends, relatives and fans not to be misled by the online reports.
