Nollywood actress Rita Edochie has weighed in on the ongoing property dispute involving the family of late actor John Okafor, saying the situation reflects the challenges associated with polygamous family structures.

The dispute has involved Mr Ibu’s widow, Stella Maris Okafor, and some of the late actor’s children over the sale of his properties.

Reacting in a post on Instagram, Rita Edochie argued that the ongoing disagreements highlight the long-term consequences of polygamy, insisting that it often creates division and conflict within families.

She wrote:

“I do not want to be numbered… Here is the main reason polygamy has done more harm than good, not just in Nigeria but in Africa as a whole. We must call a spade a spade. The late Mr Ibu did not do well at all!!!! No matter how we try to sugarcoat polygamy or paint it as a cultural success story, it still does not change the fact that it has been one of the greatest marital errors that has jeopardised the peace, unity and harmony of countless families.”

She continued:

“Every single day, I keep seeing more reasons to detest and despise polygamy. It is not something I would ever wish on my worst enemy. Time and again, life keeps presenting fresh evidence that where polygamy exists, peace is constantly under threat, while division patiently waits for its opportunity.

“Polygamy has been defended for generations, yet the painful outcomes continue to repeat themselves—rivalry, jealousy, unhealthy competition, bitterness, divided loyalties, inheritance disputes and prolonged family conflicts have become familiar stories in polygamous homes. The painful aspect of it comes when the proud polygamist is gone to the other side.”

Referring to the situation surrounding Mr Ibu’s family, Rita Edochie said the public disagreements over property should serve as a lesson to others.

“The situation currently playing out in Mr Ibu’s family has become another painful reminder of how difficult such family structure can become. The public disagreements among family members over properties and other issues are heartbreaking to watch. While every family has its own unique circumstance, this serves as a serious warning to those who are currently in polygamous homes or are planning to build one tomorrow.”

Nigerian TikTok star Peller has dismissed rumours that his fiancée, Jarvis, is pregnant.

Speculation about Jarvis’ pregnancy has been circulating on social media in recent weeks, with some users pointing to photos and videos of her, including footage from the couple’s wedding asoebi fabric shopping, as evidence of an alleged baby bump.

Speaking during a livestream, Peller denied the claims, insisting that he and Jarvis are not planning to have a child at this stage of their relationship.

According to him, he wants to achieve greater financial success before starting a family.

He also explained that people had mistaken Jarvis’ appearance for pregnancy, claiming that her stomach looked bigger because she had eaten late at night.

He said:

“I’m vexed that people are saying you’re pregnant. Can a pregnant woman cook at this time? I will get her pregnant, but right now, I’m still making a token for myself. I’m not ready for a baby.

“I have to be making billions before thinking about pregnancy. Don’t put any pregnancy on my head. It’s late-night food that’s causing that big stomach.”

Peller urged people to stop spreading the rumours, stressing that he and Jarvis would only become parents when they both decide the time is right.

The couple recently got engaged after Peller proposed to Jarvis during a trip to Ghana. He later announced that he had also paid her bride price.

Nollywood actor Deyemi Okanlawon has revealed that he temporarily quit acting in 2019 because he was dissatisfied with the quality of work and the pay in the industry.

Speaking during a recent interview on the CreativiTea podcast, Deyemi said he reached a point where he no longer felt fulfilled by his acting career.

According to the actor, the poor remuneration and what he described as mediocre work made it difficult for him to remain motivated.

He said:

“So, I quit acting in 2019. I quit because the pay was nonsense, the work was nonsense. And I just felt like I didn’t leave 9–5 work to come and do mediocre work.

“It was difficult to wake up in the morning and go to work, and what is the point of being passionate about something and then not being fulfilled by it. So I quit and then went back to 9-5 work.”

Deyemi’s comments have reignited conversations about remuneration and working conditions in Nigeria’s film industry, with many actors previously raising similar concerns about pay and professional standards.