Big Brother Naija alumni Bambam (Bamike Olawunmi-Adenibuyan) and Teddy A (Tope Adenibuyan) sparked fresh speculation about their marriage after they reportedly unfollowed each other on Instagram earlier in February 2026, a move that ignited widespread concern about a possible rift in their relationship.
Punch Newspapers Amid this online chatter, an unverified claim emerged from a user on X who alleged that Bambam’s marriage had collapsed after her husband discovered she was pregnant for Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe a claim tied to their professional collaboration in the YouTube film Love In Every Word.
Today Uzor Arukwe’s ReactionIn direct response to the allegations linking him to Bambam’s supposed marital issues, Uzor Arukwe issued a firm statement on his social media platform, dismissing the claims as false and defamatory.
Arukwe clarified that:His relationship with Bambam is purely professional, rooted in their work on Love In Every Word and not romantic.
The claim connecting him to a marital breakdown with Teddy A has no basis in fact and is harmful speculation.
He identified the social media account responsible for spreading the rumour and warned that it may face legal consequences for defamation and tarnishing reputations.
Arukwe emphasized that he would not amplify the accuser’s profile by naming them directly, but stated that the individual could be made an example of so others desist from spreading unverified claims for attention.
Nigerian Entertainment TodayPublic and Fan ReactionReactions to Arukwe’s stand have been mixed online. Some supporters agree that clout-chasing and unfounded allegations should face accountability, while others criticized the original rumour for failing to use qualifying language such as “alleged”, heightening the risk of reputational damage.
Status of Bambam and Teddy A Neither Bambam nor Teddy A has issued a direct statement addressing the marital speculation. Bambam’s recent social media activity focused on professional content, while Teddy A had previously addressed a separate set of rumours around his marriage, describing them as false and emotionally damaging.
Actors Uzor Arukwe, Bambam, and Teddy A have been the subject of online marital crisis speculation.
A viral rumour claimed that Arukwe was romantically involved with Bambam and implicated in her marriage issues with Teddy A.
Arukwe publicly rejected the claims, clarified the professional nature of his relationship with Bambam, and threatened legal action against false narratives. Bambam and Teddy A have not publicly confirmed any issues in their marriage.
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