Veteran Nollywood actress and producer Rita Daniels, mother of actress Regina Daniels, has come under fire online after sharing a video of herself dancing with her son, singer Sammy West, amid her daughter’s ongoing marital crisis.
Taking to her Instagram page, Rita posted a lighthearted clip of herself and Sammy West showing off their dance moves. However, many social media users found the post inappropriate, criticizing her for appearing carefree while Regina is reportedly going through turmoil in her marriage to billionaire politician Ned Nwoko.
The video sparked a wave of angry reactions in her comment section.
One user wrote:
“You no just get shame. Them dey beat your pikin for marriage wey you force her enter and you get the audacity to come here come dance!! You failed her as a mother.”
Another commented:
“Daughter dey cry, mama dey dance. Ok oh.”
Others accused her of greed and insensitivity, calling her a “greedy mother who sold her daughter for selfish reasons.”
Days earlier, Regina Daniels had allegedly cried out over domestic violence in her marriage. A viral video showed her in distress while her brother reportedly defended her against thugs allegedly sent by Ned Nwoko.
In response, Ned issued a public statement, claiming Regina was battling drug and alcohol abuse, and that his attempts to get her professional help had been resisted. He also accused her of violent behavior at home.
Regina’s brother, Sweezzy, denied the allegations, urging the public not to judge the couple, saying “there is no perfect relationship.” While Ned’s brother, Dr. Michael Nwoko, appealed for privacy, actress Georgina Onuoha slammed Ned for publicly shaming his wife, questioning why a “responsible man” would humiliate the mother of his children.
Meanwhile, Tonto Dikeh’s ex, Prince Kpokpogri, called for empathy, urging Nigerians to stop celebrating other people’s pain, referencing his own messy breakup experience.
Adding to the controversy, investigative journalist Kemi Olunloyo claimed Ned told her that Regina had destroyed property and assaulted domestic staff, fueling further speculation.
In a separate controversy, Ned recently debunked claims of taking a new wife after a video surfaced of him with a young woman. He clarified that the lady was part of a Peace Ambassadors Initiative delegation and warned against spreading false stories, threatening legal action under Nigeria’s Cybercrime Act.
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