Nollywood stars Peggy Ovire and Freddie Leonard’s once-celebrated marriage has taken a very public and messy turn. The actress has dragged her estranged husband on social media, accusing him of deliberately stalling their divorce and maintaining a long-running affair with a married woman who has four children. The claims, which dropped like a bombshell on Monday, have Nigerians talking nonstop as old wedding clips and throwback videos flood timelines.
The couple tied the knot in November 2022 after seven years together. Many saw their union as one of the industry’s solid ones. But cracks appeared last year when Peggy filed for divorce. Now she says Freddie is dodging court dates even though he originally pushed for the split. In a strongly worded post, she warned him not to miss the next Customary Court sitting on June 23, promising to bring “receipts” so both can finally move on.
What exactly did Peggy Ovire say about Freddie Leonard’s alleged side chick?
Peggy didn’t hold back. She claimed the woman – a married mother of four whose husband is Igbo – attended their wedding. According to her, the affair has been going on for some time, with secret meetings in Freddie’s apartment, hotels, and even at the woman’s home while her husband was around. She shared screenshots of messages and a video of the two together, captioning it “shameless lots.” Peggy says she confronted him earlier and he denied everything, but she later gathered evidence showing he missed the woman even while still married.
The drama reportedly kicked off after Peggy saw a video Freddie posted on Instagram with another woman described by some as a single mother of four. That seems to have pushed her to speak out after staying largely silent since filing for divorce.
How are Nigerians reacting to the Freddie Leonard-Peggy Ovire divorce drama?
Social media has been on fire since the posts dropped. Some fans are disappointed in Freddie, calling it a betrayal after the beautiful wedding many celebrated. Others are reminding everyone of Peggy’s own past comments where she once said expecting complete faithfulness from a Nigerian man was “a big fat lie.” A few voices are urging both sides to handle the matter privately for the sake of their careers and any children or extended family involved.
Freddie Leonard, known to millions as the “Film Lord,” has built a huge following through his acting, producing, and his popular YouTube channel. Peggy Ovire has also carved out her own space in Nollywood. Their fans loved the power couple vibe, so watching it unravel so publicly feels jarring to many.
For now, no official response has come from Freddie or his team. The court date in June will likely bring more details into the open. In the meantime, the story has reminded plenty of Nigerians how quickly private marital issues can become national conversation once celebrities are involved.
Whether this is the final chapter or just another twist in their story, one thing is clear: the love that once looked picture-perfect on red carpets is now playing out in the most public way possible. Nigerians will keep watching to see what happens next.
