Most Controversial Nollywood Actresses in 2021

Nollywood actors and controversies are intertwined as you will hardly see any actor without a controversy. This article will take you through five most controversial Nollywood actresses who are always in the news and how they became very controversial in 2021.

Iyabo Ojo

The mother of two earlier this year, was accused of announcing fake things. Popular Instagram blogger, Gistlover released a voice note of her ex best friend, Omo Brish where the lady was heard exposing the secrets of the actress. According to the lady, Iyabo Ojo faked the car she announced she bought for her former PA/Manager, Gbemisola. She further added that she always sponsored Iyabo Ojo’s trips to London.

Later in the year, Iyabo Ojo trended after she became active in Baba Ijesha’s rape saga. According to her, she knows how it feels to be raped as she as been raped five time. The actress made sure Baba Ijesha face the consequences of his action and this made her get a suspension from the Theatre Art and Motion Pictures Producers Association of Nigeria(TAMPAN). A herbalist also called her out saying she will suffer and die for standing against Baba Ijesha but sadly, the herbalist died a week later.

Iyabo Ojo also filed a N100million law suit against actor Yomi Fabiyi for defamatory publication, this came after he protested his colleague and friend, Baba Ijesha be released.
Again, the mother of two caused controversy after she called out Funke Akindele for sponsoring negative review of Toyin Abraham’s ‘The Ghost and the Tout 2’ on Cinema Pointers Page. She accused Funke Akindele of being jealous and full of negativity.

Nkechi Blessing Sunday

The actress and movie producer had a verbal fight with cross dresser, Bobrisky in February after a fan tattooed her name on her body. During that period, many fans tattooed their idols names and faces on their body and a fan of Nkechi Blessing proved her love for her by doing sam. Rather than rewarding the lady or thanking her the way most celebrities did, the actress announced that she won’t give her a dime as she too was looking for money.

However, she later recognized the lady but not without escaping the bashing of a follower who stated that she was scared of being insulted by Bobrisky. While dragging the follower, she called out Bobrisky and then a verbal battle ensued between them.
The 32 year old actress was also suspended by TAMPAN for the role she played in making sure Baba Ijesha gets punished.
Again, the film producer revealed that many of her colleagues were sending her husband, Falegan private messages adding that she reads the messages they do send. Sadly, her mum was buried recently.

Annie Idibia

Wife of popular musician, Tuface and mother of two created uproar in the social media after she accused her husband of cheating on her with his babymama Pero. She also called out his family members over their attitude towards her. This did not end well as Tuface’s brother dragged her for using charms on the musician. Howbeit, on her birthday which was marked few days ago, the mother of two apologised for everything she has done.

Regina Daniels

Regina Daniels’ controversy started when she went for a surgery in April. The mother of one informed her fans while she was being wheeled to the Theatre. In the video she shared, her husband was seen beside her. Few weeks after she underwent the surgery, she went in for another undisclosed surgery in May and this got fans speculating she was suffering from a serious ailment.

The young CEO was also involved in a controversy few weeks back. The CEO of Jaruma Empire Limited, Hauwa Saidu Mohammed better known as Jaruma had called the actress out for failing to promote her brand even after she was paid the sum of N10million for brand promotion. She further alleged that Regina patronized her and also used her product.

Reacting to these allegations, Regina Daniels unequivocally stated that Jaruma who became close to her has been using every opportunity she gets to spend with her to promote her brand. She also stated that she never used the aphrodisiac product on her husband, Ned Nwoko. Regina debunked the claim and also cut off all ties she had with Jaruma.

Tonto Dikeh

Show me an actress who never keeps being the topic of controversy and I will show you Tonto Dikeh. The mother of one in an interview admitted she is the most controversial person on earth. In June this year, Bobrisky had called her out for failing to pay back the N5million she borrowed from him and this came after she posted her new man on social media.

Media personality, Shade Ladipo advised the actress to take her relationship off the media and keep it low but her advice was met with a backlash from the actress. Few months later her relationship crashed and this stirred controversies online. Tonto alleged that her ex, Prince Kpokpogri was a blackmailer, she also warned Instagram dancer, Jane Mena to be careful as Kpokpogri has her nudes too.