Okey Bakassi debunks separation rumour, says marriage remains intact
He described the claims as false and distressing. The post Okey Bakassi debunks separation rumour, says marriage remains intact appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Okey Bakassi, born Okechukwu Onyegbule, is one of Nigeria's best-known comedians and actors, with a career spanning stand-up comedy, television and film that has made him a prominent figure in the country's entertainment industry. Like many celebrities with a public profile, his personal life, including his marriage, occasionally becomes the subject of online speculation and viral claims that are not always independently verified before spreading widely on social media.
This latest episode follows a viral video alleging that his wife was seeking a divorce after years of marriage, a claim Bakassi has publicly rejected as false. Both Premium Times and Punch agree on the core facts: that the rumour circulated online and that Bakassi personally denied it, insisting his marriage remains intact. The reports differ slightly in detail, with Premium Times noting he described the claims as distressing, while Punch specifies the viral video referenced 15 years of marriage. Neither report includes further comment from his wife or family, and the origin of the original claim has not been independently established.