## Okey Bakassi shuts down divorce rumour, says his marriage is intact

Okey Bakassi has a simple message for anyone sharing reports that his wife wants a divorce: the story is false.

The veteran Nigerian comedian and actor, whose real name is Okechukwu Anthony Onyegbule, has publicly denied a viral claim suggesting that his 25-year marriage to his wife, Ezinne, is in trouble.

The story spread across social media after a post claimed Bakassi had spent about 15 years working in Nigeria and financially supporting his wife and children abroad, only for his wife to eventually ask for a divorce.

But according to the comedian himself, that version of events did not happen.

What the Okey Bakassi divorce rumour claimed

The viral post alleged that Okey Bakassi’s wife had relocated abroad with their children and was pursuing a nursing career.

It further claimed the entertainer had continued working in Nigeria and sending money to support the family before his wife eventually told him she wanted to end their marriage.

The story was accompanied by photographs of Bakassi and his wife, giving the unverified claims the appearance of a genuine celebrity news report.

According to Premium Times, Bakassi said the post quickly generated concern, with friends, relatives and fans contacting both him and his wife to find out what was happening.

There was just one major problem: Bakassi says the story was fabricated.

Okey Bakassi responds

Bakassi addressed the claims directly in a video shared on social media.

He explained that he was working on a film project when he discovered someone had published the story using photographs of himself and his wife.

“My wife and I are still together,” the comedian said while addressing his followers.

He described the report as disrespectful and criticised people who circulated it without first trying to confirm whether it was true.

Punch also reported that Bakassi rejected specific details in the viral story and urged fans to report the social media account responsible for spreading the claims.

“My family is intact and in God’s hands,” he said.

His response is especially significant because Bakassi and Ezinne recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary.

The couple married on September 1, 2001, in Port Harcourt and have three children.

Why confirmed facts matter

The Okey Bakassi divorce rumour is also a reminder of how quickly an unverified celebrity story can become accepted as fact online.

A dramatic headline, familiar photographs and an emotional story can travel across X, Instagram, Facebook and entertainment pages before the person involved has even seen it.

But popularity does not make a claim true.

In this case, there has been no verified announcement from Okey Bakassi or his wife that they are divorcing. Instead, the direct public statement available from the comedian says exactly the opposite.

Premium Times and Punch both reported his denial, while other Nigerian publications also documented his response.

That distinction is important for anyone following Nigerian celebrity news.

Fans can discuss public statements, but private family matters should not be presented as confirmed simply because a post has gone viral.

Rumour versus confirmed fact

For now, the facts are clear.

A social media post claimed Okey Bakassi’s wife wanted a divorce.

Okey Bakassi denied that claim and said his marriage remains intact.

There is no confirmed divorce announcement from the couple.

Until credible evidence says otherwise, that is where the story should end.

Celebrity gist may move quickly online, but when marriages and families are involved, waiting for confirmation matters more than being first to repost.