The glitz and glamour that once surrounded the fairytale-like union of Nollywood darling Regina Daniels and billionaire Senator Ned Nwoko seem to have come crashing down, replaced by shocking allegations of domestic violence that are currently setting the internet ablaze. Many are now whispering that the price of marrying into a wealthy life, especially as a sixth wife to a man old enough to be her father, might be proving too high for the young actress.
​Regina, who was only 19 when she wed the then 59-year-old senator, is reportedly in tears and distress. A viral video from Saturday captured a terrifying scene of commotion, showing the actress seemingly on the verge of fainting and being surrounded by people trying to calm her. Amidst the chaos, Regina was reportedly heard crying out, “Not again. I can’t stand the violence, it’s too much.” Perhaps the most telling and heartbreaking statement attributed to her was a desperate shout: “In Ned Nwoko’s house, I am nothing, but in my own house, I am a Queen.”
​This disturbing video has instantly wiped away the illusion of the happy marriage that Regina often flaunted, raising serious questions about the state of their controversial union. This comes just days after she posted a lighthearted story about her husband replacing a misplaced wedding ring. Now, the playful posts have been overshadowed by a furious Instagram story from her brother, Ojeogwu Samuel Danhillman (Sammy West), who didn’t mince words. In an alarming outburst, he directly accused Senator Nwoko of beating his sister again and even smashing her head against the wall, threatening to retaliate against the senator.
​It appears the golden cage that Regina stepped into, seemingly driven by a youthful desire for a life of luxury, is now showing its cruel side. While the couple has yet to issue an official statement, the raw emotion in the video and the fierce reaction from her own family suggest that the dream of a comfortable life has spiraled into a nightmare where the young bride feels like “nothing” in her powerful husband’s mansion. The age gap and the polygamous nature of their marriage—with Regina being the youngest of six wives—have always been hot topics, and now, the online community is abuzz with the grim conclusion: the actress’s pursuit of riches has led her straight into a whirlwind of violence and distress.
