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.
6. Bimpe Akintunde and Yusuf Ganiu
Bimpe Akintunde, also known as Wasila Coded, announced her split from her husband, Yusuf Ganiu which ended in May 2026. Bimpe explained that she made the decision after much thought, prayer, and discussion with her family.
The actress described how her second marriage began to unravel even before her pregnancy reached the three-month mark.
Bimpe Akintunde described how her husband routinely dismissed her discomfort, questioning why she was making such a fuss about being pregnant. “My husband was always questioning if I was the first woman to get pregnant, saying, “Is she the first to get pregnant, what kind of pregnancy is this?”
Following the separation, the actress stated that she chose peace, healing, and personal growth. Her announcement received support from fans and colleagues in the Yoruba film industry.
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