Okey Bakassi Debunks Viral Divorce Rumour, Says His Marriage Is Intact

Okey Bakassi Debunks Viral Divorce Rumour, Says His Marriage Is Intact

A viral story claiming that Nigerian comedian and actor Okey Bakassi was heading for a divorce has been dismissed by the entertainer himself, who says his marriage is still intact.

The rumour spread on social media after a post on X claimed that Bakassi’s wife had asked for a divorce following years of living apart. The post alleged that he had spent 15 years working and sending money to support his wife and children while she studied nursing in the United States.

The story quickly attracted attention, with some social media users reacting to the claims as though they were true. However, Bakassi has now spoken out to set the record straight.

What Okey Bakassi Said

According to Punch Newspapers, the comedian described the viral story as disturbing and disrespectful to his family.

In a video shared on his Instagram page, Bakassi denied the divorce claim and urged his family, friends and fans to disregard the report.

He also clarified that his wife does not live in the United States and is not a nurse, contrary to what the viral post claimed.

The actor revealed that he and his wife had recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary in Canada. He also expressed disappointment that some people had shared the story without first contacting him or his family to confirm whether it was true.

Bakassi’s response made it clear that the divorce story was false, rather than an announcement about a change in his marriage.

TheCable Lifestyle also reported on his response, noting that the viral post had used a video of the comedian discussing politics with a misleading caption that made it appear he was speaking about his marriage.

Why Unconfirmed Family Claims Should Be Handled Carefully

This incident is a reminder that not everything trending on social media deserves to be published as fact.

Marriage and family matters are personal, and false reports about them can cause unnecessary worry for the people involved. In this case, Bakassi said the story had prompted friends, relatives and fans to contact him and his wife for clarification.

For entertainment writers, the lesson is simple: verify before publishing.

A viral post is not proof that an event happened. Writers should look for an original statement from the person involved, check credible news reports and distinguish clearly between an allegation and a confirmed fact.

It is also important to avoid sensational headlines that present rumours as established truth, even when doing so might attract more clicks.

Celebrity news can be entertaining without being misleading. As the Okey Bakassi story shows, taking a few minutes to verify a claim can prevent the spread of false information and protect the privacy of the people involved.