Dencia slams Regina Daniels: “Why marry grandpa?” amid Ned Nwoko-marriage drama

Cameroonian singer-entrepreneur Dencia has weighed in on the marriage saga between film star Regina Daniels and her much older husband, bill...

Cameroonian singer-entrepreneur Dencia has weighed in on the marriage saga between film star Regina Daniels and her much older husband, billionaire senator Ned Nwoko — and she didn’t hold back. With comments like “young, fresh girl like this… you give your youth to old grandpa turtle,” she sparked viral reactions. This mirrors other celeb moments where big-age-gap marriages draw public scrutiny — like when Ghanaian actor Prince David-Osei publicly questioned age-difference unions.

Social media lit up after Dencia openly reacted to the ongoing controversy surrounding the union of Regina Daniels and her husband Ned Nwoko. The drama began when reports of marital strain, alleged domestic violence and substance issues emerged in their household. 

Taking to Instagram, Dencia didn’t mince words. She asked why a “young, fresh girl” with a bright future would settle for someone she called “old grandpa turtle”. She criticised the idea of flaunting designer bags, fake fashion and luxury while silently enduring mistreatment, suggesting Regina had traded youth and choice for wealth. 

“Young fresh girl like this, career and all, u go and give your youth to old grandpa turtle… you wear fake designer bags, shoes, clothes, flaunt old cars… he is beating you? This could never be me.” — Dencia 

Her post generated strong reactions. Some praised her for being bold and speaking up for young women in relationships. Others accused her of mocking Regina’s personal life and body-shaming not just the husband but the even the concept of marrying older. One commenter wrote:

“She didn’t lie.. Regina never gave any billionaire wife vibes. Fake designers… Sacrificed her youth just to be grandpa’s 6th wife and collect beating ontop.”

To understand the backdrop: Regina Daniels is married to Ned Nwoko, a multi-wife Nigerian politician and businessman. Their marriage has been under public scrutiny due to the large age-gap and recent public outbursts.

With this context, Dencia’s comments tapped into broader social themes: the pressure on young women to settle for wealth, the glam of social media marriage versus the reality behind closed doors, and the question of how love intersects with power and age differences. She calls for women to realise they have many options, not just the one that looks impressive on Instagram. 

The reaction was mixed: Many young women resonated with the message of self-worth and choice. Others defended Regina, pointing out the complexity of her personal life and the fact that not all marriages fit the “normal” template. Some argued that Dencia’s approach was not entirely helpful and veered into judgemental territory rather than support.

 Conclusion

Dencia’s unapologetic take on the Regina Daniels-Ned Nwoko saga stirred the pot — shining a light on age-gap relationships, social media façades and the choices young women make. Whether you agree with her or not, her words force a deeper conversation: behind glitzy cars and designer bags, what really counts in a relationship? Just like when Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage opened up about her own marriage trials, this episode reminds us: love, respect and agency matter more than show.