Top 12 Most Publicized Nigerian Celebrity Relationships That Failed

Celebrity relationships are usually made public and we get to see so much PDA photos and this makes the fans believe these relationships might end up in marriage.

Several celebrity relationships have been publicized to the extent that we couldn’t help but feel like both parties were meant for each other. Today, we’ll be taking a look at some relationships we had high hopes for but didn’t meet our expectations and it ended when we thought it was a forever thing.

Here are some of the most publicized Nigerian celebrity relationships that failed;

1. GENEVIEVE NNAJI AND D’BANJ

D’banj is one of Nigeria’s biggest music stars, so when he announced that he was in love with popular actress, Genevieve Nnaji and he gave us a really big hint when he featured her in his ‘Fall in Love’ video, every fan of both celebrities took it as a stunt but with time it appeated that they both actually shared something special.

They were both superstars at the top of their individual careers and it was thought that who was better for D’banj than Genevieve Nnaji and vice-versa

After being spotted outside several times, it appeared both called it quits quietly and we didn’t get to learn about that later until D’banj spilled some truth in an interview.

JJC in a recent interview even revealed that Genevieve Nnaji loved D’banj so much and they shared something special together.

If two celebrity pair would have made Nigeria’s biggest couple, it definitely would be D’banj and Genevieve Nnaji.

2. EMPRESS NJAMAH AND TIMAYA

Few years ago, Timaya and Empress Njamah were one of the most talked about celebrity pair as they were all PDA and we loved them.

Both celebrities ended up their relationship in the most bitter way ever and it was even reported that Timaya allegedly tried to retrieve the car he bought for the actress at one time.

Timaya reportedly lashed out on her severally and called her all sort of ‘not so pleasant names’.

3. KCEE AND EBUBE NWAGBO

Popular singer, Kcee at one time in his life got along with actress, Ebube Nwagbo and when they dated, they were quite a pair.

Their glorified relationship couldn’t take them anywhere as Kcee was already married with two kids.

Both celebrities ended what they had on a lowkey note and moved on with their individual lives.

4. IYANYA AND YVONNE NELSON

Iyanya and Yvonne Nelson were one of the most talked about couple when they commenced dating in 2012.

These two were quite an item and talk of town as their relationship got a lot of hype and gossip reports at the time.

It appeared to their fans that these two were made for each other.

Some people assumed Iyanya only used her to boost his celebrity status and even sang about the Ghollywood star actress in one of his popular song when he gushed about having her medicine.

These two also ended their relationship as they couldn’t see prospects in it. Their relationship is still one of the most talked about celebrity break-ups we’ve seen so far.

5. TONTO DIKEH AND DONJAZZY

Star actress, Tonto Dikeh and super producer and Mavin boss, Don Jazzy were once an item a long time ago, way before Tonto Dikeh became a celebrated actress.

Tonto Dikeh put their relationship in the limelight as she spoke about it in a number of interviews.

The two however ended their relationship as they couldn’t see prospects and have since moved on with their individual lives.

6. MONALISA CHINDA AND LANRE NZERIBE

Popular Nollywood actress, Monalisa Chinda dated popular socialite, Lanre Nzeribe afrer the actress’ marriage ended over allegations of domestic violence.

The actress even released a statement that they both were calling it quits as lovers and as business partners.

7. IBINABO FIBERESIMA AND FRED AMATA

Star actor, Fred Amata and former AGN chairman, Ibinabo Fiberesima kicked off their relationship after the actor’s marriage with his wife, Agatha ended.

Both celebrities welcomed a baby together but that didn’t stop them from calling it quits and moving on.

Both celebrities have continued with their individual lives.

8. BRYAN OKWARA AND BUNMI ADEMOKOYA

Bryan Okwara is a Nigerian actor and pageant contestant who won the title of Mr. Nigeria in 2007 and reached the semi-finals in the Mister World 2007 competition.

The 30-year-old’s relationship with his long term lover, Bunmi Ademokoya was a celebrated one.

Just like the other relationships in this list, both parties decided to call it quits after being together for years.

Bunmi and Bryan have also moved on with their individual lives.

9. SOUL E AND QUEEN URE OKEZIE

Soul E and Queen Ure were quite an item back in the day as they were a celebrated pair. Everyone even thought they were both married back then.

Soul E shocked everyone when he revealed that Ure and him were not actually married, as against what they made people believe when they were still together.

Soul E has since moved on and gotten married to another woman.

10. 2FACE IDIBIA AND VIEN TETSOLA

2Face Idibia is synonymous with his several relationships he had before he finally got married.

2Face and Vien Tetsola dated briefly after she became crowned Miss Nigeria in 2000.

The romantic affair between the two was shortlived as they both went their separate ways.

Their relationship was somewhat publicized back then


11. ENE LAWANI & JOHN OBAYUWANA

Former Miss Nigeria, Ene Lawani was once in a very serious and romantic relationship with Polo Boss, John Obayuwana.

Their relationship reportedly came to an end as a result of pressure from John Obayuwana’s daughter.

Ene was the longest reigning Miss Nigeria from 2004 to 2010.

12. D’BANJ AND JENNIFER OBAYUWANA

Music powerhouse D’Banj dated Jennifer Obayuwana, whose father is also on this list on and off for about two years.

Their relationship is one of the few d’banj relationship that was publicized and confirmed when it was happening.

Jennifer appears to have moved unto greater things and is currently engaged to another man.