Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has finally broken her silence over the controversy surrounding her marriage to Senator Ned Nwoko, addressing speculations about her relationship, family, and the emotional toll of public scrutiny.
In a heartfelt Instagram video posted on Wednesday, Daniels opened up about her struggles, her mother Rita Daniels, and the intense criticism she has faced online since a viral clip on 18 October sparked rumours of drug use and alleged arrests involving her family members.
“Tell me why everyone else is sleeping while I can’t. I’m not going to cry. You don’t do that in front of the camera. This means I’m tough, and I’m not crying,” the visibly emotional actress said.
Daniels pleaded with Nigerians to stop attacking her mother, whom she described as her “pillar and protector,” revealing that her mum had been her constant support even when the world turned against her.
“Hey guys, please stop insulting my mum, I beg you. She’s the best thing that ever happened to me. She’s my God on earth. For seven years, my mum held it down. You all insulted her, but she tried. She warned me. My brothers warned me. Everybody did,” she shared.
The actress revealed that her family had initially opposed her marriage to Nwoko, but she went ahead out of love, even defying her family’s wishes.
“Everyone said no. My mum warned me, my brothers were fighting, breaking bottles. I even went to the police station and said, ‘Arrest me! My family doesn’t want me to marry the love
of my life.’”
Daniels also dismissed claims that her mother pushed her into marriage for financial gain, insisting that she had been the family’s breadwinner long before tying the knot.
“You all should stop saying I got married out of greed. Excuse me — we were not broke! What amount of money can a man give to a mother who already has a child providing for the whole family? Through me, my mum trained all her children. I was a blessing to her, and God used me to settle her.”
Speaking passionately about her sons, Munir (born 2020) and Khalifa (born 2022), Daniels vowed to protect and raise them regardless of any challenges in her marriage.
“I’m going to fight for my children. I’ll take them, train them, and raise them with or without your support.”
Despite the emotional nature of her video, Daniels expressed continued respect for her husband.
“I did fall in love, and I still care and respect him. That’s love — care and respect. The only reason I’m not fighting you, Ned, is that I want Mona and Khalifa’s father’s name to remain strong. But they can take mine.”
In her caption, she reaffirmed her independence and resilience:
“For the record, I don’t regret anything. Na only me carry my leg enter. This was a route I was meant to take — not my final destination.”
The video has since sparked widespread conversation across social media, with fans and celebrities flooding her comment section in support.
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