Nigerian comedian and actor Okey Bakassi has denied viral reports claiming he is separated from his wife and that she has filed for divorce. The rumours began after a social media post circulated a video connected to Bakassi, paired with a caption alleging the couple has been apart for more than a decade and that his wife recently sought a divorce.
In a statement shared through Instagram, Bakassi calls the report “disrespectful and disturbing” and says the claims are false. He clarifies that his wife does not live in the United States and is not a nurse. Bakassi also says the couple are together and points to a recent celebration of their 25th wedding anniversary in Canada as evidence against the separation narrative.
Outlets covering the incident report that the viral content prompted concern among friends, family, and fans, with Bakassi describing calls and messages after the rumour spread. He urges people to verify information at the source and to report the account or post that generated the false story.
Daily Post Nigeria and Legit.ng both describe Bakassi’s denial as a response to the online claims, while Nigerian Eye provides additional details on his explanation and his call to report the alleged source of the fake news.
