Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has made a shocking revelation about her marriage to billionaire politician, Senator Ned Nwoko, claiming that her mother, Rita Daniels, fought tirelessly to stop the union but was unable to prevent it.
In a heartfelt video shared on her Instagram page on Wednesday morning, Regina opened up about her personal struggles, regrets, and the emotional turmoil she endured over the years. The actress disclosed that contrary to widespread belief, she was not forced into the marriage, but rather insisted on it despite her family’s strong objections.
“For seven years my mum held me down. She tried, but I’m the one that has a coconut head,” she confessed. “I’m ashamed to say I fell in love, but I actually did, and it’s crazy. Everyone said no. You all should stop saying that I married out of greed. We were not broke.”
The 24-year-old actress, who recently accused her husband of domestic violence, admitted that she deeply regrets falling in love with the 64-year-old lawmaker, describing the experience as painful and emotionally draining.
She also pleaded with Nigerians to stop directing hate towards her mother, insisting that Rita Daniels never encouraged the marriage or benefitted financially from it.
“What amount of money can a man give to a mother to get her child who is practically providing everything in the house? I was her only source of livelihood,” Regina explained. “My mother, my brother, and everybody warned me. I drove out at night one day, trying to kill myself if I didn’t marry Ned.”
Her emotional confession has sparked widespread reactions on social media, with many expressing sympathy for the actress while others reflect on the pressures and consequences of early marriage.
For years, Regina Daniels’ marriage to Ned Nwoko had been one of the most talked-about unions in the entertainment industry, often clouded by controversy and public speculation. However, her recent revelation paints a deeply personal picture of love, defiance, and regret behind the glitz that once surrounded her relationship.
As Nigerians continue to dissect her story, Regina’s openness has reignited discussions about the intersection of fame, family, and the personal sacrifices often hidden behind celebrity marriages.