By SCM Entertainment Desk I Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026
Nollywood star Regina Daniels has painted a grim picture of life after walking away from her marriage to billionaire Ned Nwoko, revealing that she has been abandoned by the friends who once championed her departure.
In a candid and emotional statement, the actress disclosed that allies such as fellow actress Angela Okorie, who initially supported her move into a new home, have vanished after witnessing her precarious condition over the past three months.
”Angela Okorie and others who supported me to leave Ned and getting my new home have seen my condition three months ago and have since deserted,” Daniels stated.
The fallout has reportedly extended further into the Nollywood community. According to Daniels, actress Mercy Johnson has stepped in with a very different perspective, suggesting that Daniels should humble herself, return to Nwoko, and offer an apology if her departure was a miscalculation.
Despite the sudden shift in loyalty and advice from her peers, Daniels is focusing on her physical recovery and future. Dealing with lingering mobility issues that leave her limping, she expressed profound gratitude to God for keeping her going through the dark period.
”I’m limping but I’m grateful to God as I continue to recover,” Daniels said. “And I’m hopeful I will reunite with my kids and husband soon.”
As the dust settles on one of the entertainment industry’s most shocking splits, Daniels’ latest remarks signal a potential desire to mend fences, highlighting the unforgiving nature of celebrity support systems when the cameras stop rolling.
The high-profile marriage of Nollywood actress Regina Daniels and billionaire businessman/politician Ned Nwoko has long been a fixture of tabloid headlines and public fascination.
Known for her lavish lifestyle and prominent social circle, Daniels recently made the monumental and controversial decision to walk away from the marriage, relocating to a new home with the support of several close industry friends, including fellow actress Angela Okorie.
However, the reality of stepping outside the billionaire’s shadow has proven turbulent. According to Daniels, the initial wave of solidarity has quickly faded. Friends who initially rallied around her have allegedly distanced themselves after witnessing her struggles over the past three months.
Adding to the emotional strain, fellow screen star Mercy Johnson has reportedly advised Daniels to consider swallowing her pride, return to Nwoko, and offer an apology if she feels she made a mistake.
Despite dealing with physical health struggles—including walking with a limp as she continues to recover from an undisclosed ordeal—Daniels remains resilient.
Operating against a backdrop of isolation and unsolicited advice, she maintains public optimism that she will soon heal, overcome her current challenges, and reunite with her children and husband.