(DDM) – Nigerian socialite and activist Prince Kpokpogri, ex-lover of actress Tonto Dikeh, has criticised Nigerians who are celebrating the ongoing marital breakdown between Senator Ned Nwoko and his actress wife, Regina Daniels.
Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) gathered that Kpokpogri, in a post shared on his Instagram story, expressed dismay over what he described as “a disturbing culture of finding joy in people’s pain.”
He wrote, “It is quite unfortunate that many Nigerians take pleasure in negative news, especially when it concerns the personal lives of others.”
Referencing his past relationship drama with Tonto Dikeh, he stated that many people rejoiced when their affair ended publicly, but that he and the actress have since reconciled and moved on as friends.
“When Tonto and I had our differences, people mocked us and threw unnecessary tantrums,” he continued. “Today, we are good friends and have moved past it.”
Kpokpogri condemned those gloating over Regina Daniels’ marital woes, urging Nigerians to show compassion instead of fueling gossip.
“Every marriage faces its own trials and misunderstandings,” he wrote. “I believe Senator Ned and Regina will resolve their issues because Ned is a good man who always prioritises his family.”
The post comes amid a viral domestic crisis involving Regina Daniels, who accused her 64-year-old husband of domestic violence in a video released on October 17, 2025.
In the emotional clip, the 24-year-old actress claimed, “In Ned Nwoko’s house, I am nothing. But in my own house, I am a queen. I can’t stand the violence; it’s too much.”
The video, which showed her hurriedly leaving the mansion, was followed by a post from her brother Sammy West, alleging that Ned sent thugs to attack them during the altercation.
However, investigative journalist Kemi Olunloyo later reported that Nwoko denied the allegations, insisting Regina had become violent due to substance abuse and had destroyed property within their home.
DDM notes that the saga has sharply divided social media users, with many Nigerians taking sides and spreading unverified claims online.
Some users expressed sympathy for Regina, describing her ordeal as a cautionary tale for young women who marry older, wealthy men. Others defended Nwoko, arguing that the senator is being unfairly targeted by public sentiment and social media sensationalism.
Prince Kpokpogri’s intervention has added a new twist to the viral drama, given his own history of public controversy and online humiliation following his split with Tonto Dikeh in 2021.
His comments have since gone viral, with fans debating whether he was genuinely promoting empathy or trying to stay relevant by inserting himself into trending conversations.
Observers say his message, urging restraint and compassion, highlights the growing public fatigue over the culture of “celebrity scandal consumption” that dominates Nigerian social media discourse.
As of press time, neither Regina Daniels nor Senator Ned Nwoko has made a new public statement on the allegations.
The issue continues to trend on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, with hashtags #PrayForRegina, #NedNwoko, and #CelebrityMarriage dominating online discussions.