Emmanuel Thomas l Wednesday, Nov. 05, 2025
LAGOS, Nigeria – The family of Nollywood sensation Regina Daniels has written a desperate open letter begging her billionaire husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, to accept a refunded bride price, sparking a dramatic celebrity row.
The explosive intervention reveals a deeply fractured relationship between the powerful political family and the kinsmen of the young actress, who are desperate to resolve a long-running feud over their daughter.
Sources close to the family claim Nwoko, 67, is stubbornly refusing to collect the cash—a traditional symbol of a broken union or a major disagreement—leaving the actress’s kin in a state of humiliation and traditional turmoil.
Background: The Controversial Union
This latest twist is just the newest piece of high-stakes drama surrounding one of Nigeria’s most famous power couples.
Regina Daniels, 25, sparked international controversy when she married Nwoko, a renowned politician and businessman with a staggering fortune, back in 2019. The age gap between the young actress and the established polygamist immediately divided public opinion.
Since their marriage, which made Regina one of Nwoko’s several wives, the couple has lived an extremely public, lavish lifestyle, often showcasing their wealth on social media. Despite the glitz, whispers of domestic tension and deep family rifts have persisted.
The kinsmen, who hail from Regina’s village, say the refusal to accept the refunded dowry is a grave insult to their customs and prevents them from performing the necessary rites to “close the chapter” on the traditional aspect of the marriage controversy.
The open letter, published yesterday, is a clear cry for peace, urging the powerful politician to put aside his grievances and adhere to traditional requirements.
”The money is ready, Senator. We implore you, for the sake of peace and our honour, to collect the refunded bride price,” the letter reportedly states, adding that the continued refusal “brings shame” upon the family unit.
It is understood that the return of the bride price is a major attempt by Regina’s extended family to end any traditional obligation and clear their name in a row that has gone on too long.
Nwoko, who commands huge influence across the region, has yet to publicly respond to the desperate plea.
Fans are now asking: is Ned’s stubborn refusal a sign that the marriage itself is in trouble, or is the billionaire simply trying to assert his power over his wife’s traditional family?
The stunning silence only fuels the fire.
