Nkechi Blessing: Timeline of movie star's relationship drama

A breakdown of one of the messiest breakups in the Nigerian entertainment industry.

Nkechi Blessing can be described as one of those actors who have become more famous for controversies rather than their careers.

She proved us right in April 2022 when her marriage to a relatively unknown politician and self-acclaimed philanthropist, Opeyemi Falegan, crashed.

In this timeline, we will be breaking down the intrigues, drama and chaos, the former couple caused on social media over their failed relationship.

1 The breakup - 2 or more sides to the story

Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing [Instagram/NkechiSunday]

Nkechi Blessing had always boasted that if her relationship or marriage ever crashed, the public will never know. According to her, she'll take her 'L' and leave in peace.

Like they say 'Never say never.' That wasn't exactly the case as the Falegan went live on Instagram, announcing the end of their marriage. Well, it didn't take long before Nkechi decided to make a special announcement.

The actress went live on Instagram, said the relationship was over and she had calmly accepted her breakfast. She switched to weeping bitterly about the breakup and later placed a curse on the blogger who alleged that she cheated on Falegan

2 Nkechi reveals that Opeyemi was her for her fame

Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday [Instagram/NkechiBlessingSunday]

While her fans thought the whole IG live drama was over, that wasn't the case as she continued to drag her estranged husband. This time around the Nollywood actress was ready to take the politician to the cleaners.

She revealed that the only reason Falegan got married to her was for fame. She also exposed his alleged weakness in the other room.

3 Opeyemi says Nkechi was with him for sex

Nkechi Blessing and her hubby Opeyemi Falegan. [Instagram/NkechiBlessingSunday]

Nkechi may have called Falegan a 'five seconds man' and broke, but she didn't expect what was going to follow suit. Apparently, Falegan wasn't going to let things slide.

The politician during a chat with another actor on social media, revealed that Nkechi was only with him for sex and money.

According to him, the actress was desperate to have kids with him. He also disclosed that Nkechi also ruined him financially.

4 Opeyemi the alleged fake British Airforce officer

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In what many have described as one of the messiest breakups in the entertainment industry, Nkechi and Falegan sure did get dirty.

While fans and followers of the messy breakup were still trying to figure out when Nkechi would go offline, she dropped another bombshell.

The actress went on Instagram Live again, this time alleging that her estranged partner lied about his career. Nkechi said Falegan was never a British Airforce officer as he claimed. According to her, he rented a uniform and posed as an officer.

5 They were not even married

Nkechi Blessing and Opeyemi Falegan tied the knot in 2020. [Instagram/NkechiBlessingSunday]

In 2020, Nkechi revealed during an interview that plans were underway for her marriage to Falegan. In 2021, she took to her Instagram page where she shared photos from her traditional wedding ceremony.

In April 2022, during the drama with her now ex, Nkechi revealed that they were never married. In short, she lied to us!

"Apologies to everybody who thought I led them on by saying I was married. I am sorry. I apologise. Please forgive me," she said.