6 Nigerian Celebs Whose Marriages Crashed in 2026
NewsX Gist brings you a list of Nigerians stars who made headlines over relationship controversies and marital breakups in 2026. In 2026, the Nigerian entertainment industry saw a number of high-profile marital dissolution. Some actors and entertainers quietly announced the end of their marriages, while others became embroiled in high-profile breakup scandals. The relationships crashed due to various reasons, including accusations of alleged infidelity and abuse, irreconcilable differences, and custody battles. Click the button to take a look at some of the most high-profile celebrity breakups in 2026.
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4. Peggy Ovire and Frederick Leonard
Peggy Ovire, a Nollywood actress, divorced actor Frederick Leonard in 2026. The couple married in November 2022, making them one of Nollywood’s most popular celebrity couples. However, reports of marital issues surfaced in early 2026.
Peggy later confirmed that their marriage had failed. She publicly accused Frederick Leonard of infidelity and claimed that he slowed the divorce proceedings by failing to appear in court. Their separation sparked widespread reactions on social media and in the entertainment industry.
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